Binturong

About

How binturong lives

Binturongs are tree-dwelling civet relatives that move slowly through Southeast Asian forest canopies. A binturong has a prehensile tail that helps it grip branches. Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting binturong also depends on keeping rainforest, forest habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A binturong has a prehensile tail that helps it grip branches.
• Hair, fur, and milk production are hallmark mammal traits that separate them from other vertebrates.
• Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.