binturong

/ˈbɪntʊroʊŋ/ i

Definitions

1. noun

A large, carnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to Southeast Asia and the Indonesian islands, resembling a bear but with a long, bushy tail and a distinctive odor.

“The zoo is home to a binturong, a fascinating and unusual animal species.”

Synonyms

  • Arctictis
  • bearcats