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Mammals
Binturong
Arctictis binturong
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 18-25 years
- Weight
- 9-14 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a omnivore species found in Southeast Asian forests. It typically lives 18-25 years, weighing around 9-14 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the binturong: Binturongs smell like buttered popcorn due to a chemical in their urine.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.