Everybody's Famous But Nobody's Known

When: August 29, 2020

Where: BestZOO Best, The Netherlands

You won't ever get an really good chance at photographing the Binturongs - they're always a good distance up and high above us since they actually can't get down to the ground

Still, standing up on your tiptoes, a good distance away and the right angle helps to make it look like that's all not the case.

Species: Palawan Binturong or Bearcat (Beermarter)

Latin name: Arctictis Binturong Whitei

Originates from South and Southeast Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…The Binturong is the largest living species of the Viverridae – though it is sometimes put in the midst of Bears or Mustelids – only rivaled by the African Civet.

…Females are approximately 20% larger than males.

…It is one of few predators with a prehensile tail.

…These omnivorous animals are active during both day and night, mostly to be found in tall forests.

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