Size : 20-31 pounds, Head and body 2-3 feet long, tail 2-3 feet long.

Lifespan : Up to 18 years.

Breeding : Mating March-April and October-November.  Gestation 3 months, 2-3 young per litter..

Habits : Solitary and territorial.

Diet : Fruit, small mammals, insects, birds, and fish..

    The binturong, sometimes referred to as the "bearcat" because of the way it moves on the ground, is a carnivore that lives in dense forest and is mostly nocturnal.  While climbing trees, it uses its long, bushy tail for support and balance.  It has a coarse, shaggy coat, and it walks like a bear, using the soles of its feet.  It is clumsy on the ground, but it can move with grace in the trees. It is playful and likes to do somersaults and flips in the air.
    The binturong spends most of its days sleeping in the trees during the day and hunting at night.  It relies heavily on its sense of smell.
    Little is known of its natural history, but in captivity it will pair up and live in small family groups consisting of parents and one or two young.  Both male and female attend to their young and teach them how to climb and use their tails. The young are fully grown at about 1 year old.