How many subspecies of binturongs exist?
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There are two recognized subspecies of binturongs, Arctictis binturong binturong and Arctictis binturong whitei. The former is found in Southeast Asia, while the latter is found in the northern parts of Southeast Asia and southern China. Binturongs are also known as bear-cats due to their appearance and behavior.
There are currently two recognized subspecies of binturongs: Arctictis binturong binturong, which is found in Southeast Asia, and Arctictis binturong penicillatus, which is found in the Philippines. However, there is ongoing debate among taxonomists about the number and validity of binturong subspecies.