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Binturong
(Arctictis Binturong)
Core Data
Designation: Viverrid
Habitat: It is native to South and Southeast Asia.
Diet: Feeds on small mammals, birds, fish, earthworms, insects and fruits.
Size: Ranges from 71 to 84cm (28 to 33in) in body length, not including its tail.
Lifecycle: Around 10 years.
Specialized Functions
Likely due to the compound found in its urine, 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, the scent gland of the Binturong emit an odor that has been described as popcorn or corn chips.
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