Binturong

Meet Brutus the Binturong! Brutus is our 12-year-old binturong (also known as a bearcat)—a species native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. While he may look like a mix between a bear and a cat, binturongs are actually part of the civet family! Fun Facts about Brutus: • Age: At 12 years old, Brutus is considered a senior! Binturongs can live up to 20–25 years in human care. • Scent-sational: Ever caught a whiff of popcorn near Brutus? That’s his natural scent! Binturongs mark their territory

Binturong Facts, Pictures & In-Depth Information For Kids & Students

Zoos, Binturong Exotic Animal Education

Did you know that the binturong is omnivorous? It can eat anything: rodents, small birds, as well as eggs, but its favourite food is fruits. In the wild, fruits constitute the majority of its diet. When binturong eat fruits, they swallow them whole, even the stones and seeds! Seeds are found back into binturongs' faeces throughout the forest. Depending on fruit species, some seeds germinate faster after binturong gut passage. Therefore, the binturong contributes to the regeneration of Southeast