Definition

Noun: * A mammal species: Arctictis bintourong is the scientific name for the binturong, a large, nocturnal, arboreal (tree-dwelling) mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a viverrid, related to civets and genets. Its defining characteristics include a long, muscular, prehensile tail, shaggy black hair, and a distinctive scent reminiscent of buttered popcorn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Arctictis bintourong is often called a "bearcat," though it is neither a bear nor a cat.
  • Researchers studied the behavior of the Arctictis bintourong in the rainforest canopy.
  • The shaggy coat of the Arctictis bintourong provides camouflage in its forest habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in formal scientific and zoological writing to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other viverrids.
  • The genus Arctictis is monotypic, containing only the species bintourong.

Variants and Related Words

• Binturong (n): The common name for .
• Bearcat (n): A common alternative name for the binturong.
• Viverrid (n): A member of the family Viverridae, which includes civets, genets, and the binturong.

Synonyms

• Binturong
• Bearcat

Related Phrases

• Prehensile-tailed mammal: A descriptive phrase highlighting one of the binturong's key physical traits.
• Arboreal carnivore: A phrase describing its tree-dwelling lifestyle and dietary classification.

Noun

1. arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair