The binturong, often known as the bearcat, is a fascinating and unusual mammal native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is neither a bear nor a cat but a member of the civet family. Covered in shaggy black fur with a long prehensile tail that acts like a fifth limb for climbing, the binturong has a striking appearance with a face that seems part cat and part bear. One of its most surprising features is its scent, which smells remarkably like buttered popcorn thanks to a spec