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Closeup of Palawan bearcat claws, Epe Zoo These mammals are tree-dwelling omnivores that hunt at night. It is one of few carnivore species in the world that use their tail for support. Arctictis binturong,Binturong,Epe,Europe,Geotagged,Netherlands,The Netherlands,Wissel Click/tap to enlarge

Closeup of Palawan bearcat claws, Epe Zoo

These mammals are tree-dwelling omnivores that hunt at night. It is one of few carnivore species in the world that use their tail for support.

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The binturong is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets. It is the only member of its genus. The binturong is not a bear, and the real meaning of the original name has been lost, as the local language that gave it that name is now extinct.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 9, 2014. Captured Jul 28, 2012 12:29 in Woesterbergweg 2B, 8162 RD Epe, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 500mm