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binturong
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bin·tu·rong  (bn-trông, -ng)
n.
A civet (Arctictis binturong) of southeast Asia with a long prehensile tail. Also called bearcat.
[Malay benturong, binturong.]
binturong [ˈbɪntjʊˌrɒŋ bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an arboreal SE Asian viverrine mammal, Arctictis binturong, closely related to the palm civets but larger and having long shaggy black hair
[from Malay]
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Noun1.binturong - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hairbinturong - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
Arctictis bintourong, bearcat
civet, civet cat - cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
Arctictis, genus Arctictis - binturongs
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BARE FACTS Binturongs can make chuckling sounds when they seem to be happy and utter a high-pitched wail if annoyed.
THE BEAR THAT THINKS IT'S A CAT* by The Mirror (London, England)
ACTUALLY bearcats - also known as binturongs - which are native to South East Asia, are neither bears nor cats.
THE BEAR THAT THINKS IT'S A CAT* by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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