Facts about Binturong

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   Despite belonging to the order Carnivora, binturongs move with a slow, deliberate gait and are capable swimmers, readily entering water.

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   Omnivorous in practice, binturongs consume fruits, eggs, birds, and small mammals, with figs forming a particularly important part of their diet.

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   Binturongs are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with populations declining due to habitat loss and hunting pressure across their range.

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   A prehensile tail allows binturongs to grip branches while climbing, making them one of only two carnivoran species with this adaptation.

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   The binturong, a carnivoran mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, is notable for producing a scent resembling buttered popcorn from glands near its tail.

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