With their thick black fur, stocky bodies and long whiskers, binturongs look like a hybrid between a bear and a cat, earning them the nickname "bearcat." But these mammals aren't just notable for ...

Binturongs live in lush, dense forests in Southeast Asia. These bearcat-like animals are surrounded by the sights and smells of the forest, such as fragrant flowers, trees, and plants, and maybe even ...

Meet the binturong, aka "bearcat." With a face like a cat, a body like a bear, and a tail like a monkey, these reclusive creatures are pretty strange looking, and the strangeness doesn't end with ...

The smell of popcorn in the air at the Atlanta zoo isn’t what it seems. It’s coming from the zoo’s newest addition: a carnivore that looks like a mix between a bear and a cat and exudes the distinct ...

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty / iStock ...