Binturong which scientific name is arctictis binturong grows 60cm - 96cm (24in - 38in). Binturong usually lives in dense, moist tropical forest. It has a fur skin type. The diet is omnivore. The average weight of the binturong is 10kg - 14kg (22lbs - 31lbs). The life span is 10 - 25 years. The maximum speed it can reach is 24kph (15mph).
Facts about binturongs
Name | Binturong |
Lifestyle | Nocturnal/crepuscular |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Life Span | 10 - 25 years |
Top Speed | 24kph (15mph) |
Habitat | Dense, moist tropical forest |
Prey | Fruit, insects, birds |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Diet | Omnivore |
Scientific Name | Arctictis binturong |
Group | Mammal |
Order | Carnivora |
Family | Viverridae |
Weight | 10kg - 14kg (22lbs - 31lbs) |
Predators | Human, tigers, snakes |
Phylum | Chordata |
Genus | Arctictis |
Common Name | Binturong |
Skin Type | Fur |
Class | Mammalia |
Colour | Black, brown, grey |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (L) | 60cm - 96cm (24in - 38in) |