Binturong is a tree-living animal that belongs to the civet family. It has thick shaggy hair and black tufted ears with white margins. The binturong has a large muscular tail, which, unique among civets, is prehensile (gripping) at the tip. A binturong is active at night and feeds mainly on fruit. It also eats vegetables, birds, and small mammals. When feeding, it often holds onto a branch with its tail and forefeet. A binturong may also enter water and catch fish.
The binturong grows to a length of about 30 inches (80 centimeters). Its tail is almost as long as its body. The animal lives in southern Asia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
