binturong

Thân thiện

A binturong uses its long tail to grip a tree branch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mammal species: The binturong is a specific type of arboreal (tree-dwelling) civet found in parts of Asia. It is characterized by its long, prehensile tail and distinctive coat of shaggy, black hair.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The binturong is also known as a bearcat, though it is not related to bears or cats.
  • We were lucky to see a binturong moving slowly through the canopy.
  • The binturong's prehensile tail acts like a fifth limb, helping it grip branches.

Advanced Usage

• The word "binturong" is used almost exclusively in zoological, wildlife, and conservation contexts to refer to this specific animal ().
• It can be used metonymically to represent unique or lesser-known wildlife.
  • Protecting the rainforest means protecting creatures like the binturong.

Variants and Related Words

• Bearcat: A common alternative name for the binturong.
• Arctictis binturong: The full scientific name for the species.
• Civet: The general family (Viverridae) to which the binturong belongs.

Synonyms

• Bearcat: The most common synonym in English.
• Asian bearcat: A more descriptive synonym specifying its region.

Related Phrases

• Prehensile-tailed mammal: A descriptive phrase that highlights one of the binturong's key physical features.
• Arboreal civet: A phrase describing its biological family and habitat.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bearcat
• Arctictis bintourong