arctictis bintourong

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Noun arctictis bintourong has 1 sense

binturong, bearcat, Arctictis bintourong - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
--₁ is a kind of civet, civet cat
--₁ is a member of Arctictis, genus Arctictis

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Arctictis Binturong

Definition: Arctictis binturong, also known as a binturong or bearcat, is a carnivorous mammal native to Southeast Asia. It is related to the civets and shares characteristics with both cats and bears.

Senses and Usages

Noun

A large, arboreal mammal having a long, shaggy coat, native to Southeast Asia, and known for its prehensile tail.
A popular animal in local folklore and mythology.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the arctictis binturong.

Sample Sentences

Noun - Sense 1:

The arctictis binturong uses its long, prehensile tail to hang from trees.
During our wildlife excursion, we were fortunate to spot an arctictis binturong perched on a branch.

Noun - Sense 2:

According to the local legends, arctictis binturongs possess magical powers.
Artwork featuring the arctictis binturong is often found in traditional Southeast Asian paintings.

Adjective:

The arctictis binturong habitat is predominantly in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
We observed the arctictis binturong behavior during our visit to the wildlife conservation center.