Question

Are binturongs related to bears or cats?

Answer 1

Binturongs, also known as "bear cats," are not actually related to either bears or cats. They are a species of mammals native to Southeast Asia and belong to the family Viverridae, which includes civets and genets. Their unique appearance and behavior have earned them the nickname "bear cat," but they are not a true hybrid of the two animals.

Answer 2

Binturongs, also known as bear cats, are not actually related to bears or cats. They belong to their own family called Viverridae, which includes civets and genets. 

Answer 3

The scientific name for a binturong is Arctictis binturong. It is a species of carnivorous mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, also known as a bearcat.

Answer 4

Binturongs are not closely related to either bears or cats, despite their common name "bearcat". They are actually a species of the family Viverridae, which includes civets and genets. Binturongs are the only member of the genus Arctictis.