Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bearcat, at the Smithsonian’s ...

With their thick black fur, stocky bodies and long whiskers, binturongs look like a hybrid between a bear and a cat, earning them the nickname "bearcat." But these mammals aren't just notable for ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another rare animal is now on exhibit at the Louisville Zoo. Bianca, a 1-year-old female binturong or "bearcat," is a mammal native to Southeast Asia. She comes to the zoo from ...

At least one zookeepers was injured Friday morning after being attacked by a bearcat at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in ...

Binturongs live in lush, dense forests in Southeast Asia. These bearcat-like animals are surrounded by the sights and smells of the forest, such as fragrant flowers, trees, and plants, and maybe even ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lot’s of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ heard over at Nashville Zoo’s HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center as a newborn binturong, also known as a bearcat, is out in full view. “Hi, little ...

The Louisville Zoo has a new animal, and it's the first of its species to ever call the zoo home. Officials at the Louisville Zoo introduced Bianca, a 1-year-old female binturong — otherwise known as ...

ATLANTA - The first binturongs born at Zoo Atlanta are getting ready to explore their outdoor habitat, but before they do, they need names! The adorable "bintlets" were born on Aug. 31 to mother ...

It's been over a century since the inception of the UC Bearcat. The mascot's image has evolved, from a snarling bear to the actual animal bearcat, also known as binturong. Turns out, it traces back to ...

Sept. 29 (UPI) --A binturong, an Asian animal also known as a bearcat, escaped from a zoo in England for a weekend adventure before returning to the facility on her own Monday. The animal, named Suki, ...