Order Carnivora
Family Viverridae
Genus Arctictis
Scientific Name
Arctictis binturong
Other Names
Bearcat
Size & Weight
Adults:
HEAD-BODY-LENGTH: 28 to 33 in (71 to 84 cm)
WEIGHT: 11 to 32 kg (24 to 71 lb)
TAIL: 26 to 27 in (66 to 69 cm)
Habitat
Forested plains, foothills; altitude 220–280 m (720–920 ft)
Distribution
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Palawan
Diet
Small mammals, birds, fish, earthworms, insects, fruits, fowls’ heads, eggs, figs
Reproduction
2 – 6 litters
Mating Period
Unknown
Gestation Period
91 days
Weaning Period
Unknown
Sexual Maturity
(Males) 27.7 months
(Females) 30.4 months
Population
Unknown
Lifespan
25 years (captivity)
Speed
Unknown
Baby Name
Unknown
Home Range
(Males) 4.5 to 20.5 km2 (1.7 to 7.9 sq mi)
(Females) 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Group Name
Unknown
Predators
Leopards, clouded leopards, reticulated pythons
Group Size
Unknown
Behavior
Nocturnal
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
