Binturongs are classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The primary threats to their survival arehabitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and conversion of forests for agriculture and human settlements. They are also hunted for their meat, fur, and as a traditional medicine. Binturongs are protected by law in many countries, but enforcement ofhabitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, hunting for their meat and for traditional medicine, and depletion of their prey. They are also vulnerable to the pet trade, and their body parts are used in the illegal wildlife trade. Conservation efforts include habitat protection, monitoring of hunting and trapping, and education and outreach programs to reduce demand for their parts and products. Binturongs are also included in breeding and reintroduction programs in some areas.