#WorldBinturongDay

[filipeanut]

A Palawan Bearcat for World Binturong Day today. Turns out they also eat figs, so I drew a branch of 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢 in its prehensile tail. Learn more from my post today at @philippinewildlifeart

[arthistoryanimalia]

Happy #WorldBinturongDay!

This watercolor is from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings, a collection of 477 images of native biota of the Malay Peninsula by anonymous Chinese artists commissioned between 1803-18:

Binturong, c. 1803-1818 Anonymous Chinese artist William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings National Museum of Singapore

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[zookeeperrick]

As a matter of fact, I do have a favorite animal. It’s the BINTURONG, also know as a bearcat. And today happens to be #WorldBinturongDay! 🍿 This is an old photo of Bandar, the guy responsible for my deep love and passion for binturongs. Bandar was the first binturong I had ever worked with and our relationship forever changed me. He has since passed away, but he lives on in my heart and I see him in the eyes of every binturong I meet. 🍿 As an ambassador for his species, Bandar met countless people over the years. Some people knew of the binturong, but had never seen one before. But honestly, most people had no idea what he was. When I told them, “He’s a binturong” the response was almost always, “A bintur-what!?” But within a few minutes of meeting Bandar and learning more about binturongs, they fell in love with him and his kind. Even more important, Bandar helped me. As a keeper and an educator, he helped me share the plight of his kind, inspire people to learn more and take action to help in the conservation efforts of Southeast Asian forest animals. 🍿 And if you are still reading this, can you tell me in the comments why I used the popcorn emoji for this post? . . . . . #BinturongDay #NotAPet #Binturong #Bearcat #BestAnimalEver #popcornbutt #WildlifeEducation #AwesomeAnimals #WildlifeConservation #nature #wildlife #MakingConnections #SavingSpecies #cuteface #animalface #zookeeper #SaveWildlife #sandiegozoo #animalplanet #natgeo #natgeowild #planetearth #zoology #wesavespecies #closeenoughtocare (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVLZCgng2Z/?igshid=1pg8u9svhmsx3

[the-last-outpost]

Binturong (Arctictis binturong) at Tanganyika Wildlife Park #worldbinturongday https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdiw3sarrd8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sloggervlogger]

Rare Popcorn Smelling Binturong Close Up

#WorldBinturongDay

[rawshutterbug]

‘Binturong’ mobile Case by rawshutterbug https://www.redbubble.com/people/rawshutterbug/works/37322126-binturong?asc=u&p=iphone-case&rel=carousel

[instapicsil1]

#WorldBinturongDay: We are celebrating all that's right about binturongs for World Binturong Day in the latest Take 5 Video, including the wee baby binturongs at Clouded Leopard Rain Forest exhibit. #binturong #rainforest #wildlysurprising #conservation #palmoil #brookfieldzoo https://ift.tt/2KdJmsf

[arthistoryanimalia]

For #WorldBinturongDay :

The Binturong (Arctictis binturong), Plate X in Joseph Wolf's Zoological Sketches Vol. 2, London, 1867. Via BHL.

"A fine male specimen of the Binturong was presented to the Zoological Society in 1855, by Mrs. Samuel Rawson, and lived in good health nearly eleven years in the Gardens. It is believed to have been the only example of this scarce animal ever exhibited alive in Europe."

[zookeeperrick]

Why do I love binturongs so much? ✔️Sharp-grippy hooked claws & back feet that can rotate 180 degrees to help when climbing head down. ✔️ A long prehensile (grasping) tail, also awesome for climbing. ✔️ Course thick coat that’s pretty much water-proof, but also breathes well. ✔️ Omnivorous, so if hunting doesn’t go well, can easily climb a tree and have fruit salad. ✔️ Oh, and they smell like buttered popcorn. 🍿 . . . . . #WorldBinturongDay #BestAnimalEver #wildlifeeducation #gobearcats #binturong #bearcat

[zookeeperrick]

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Yes, I just reposted my own content- It’s from Popcorn day but soooo appropriate for today #WorldBinturongDay! ・・・ Happy #NationalPopcornDay - or as I see it, “national talk (more) about binturongs day”😁 As you probably already know, binturongs, also known as bearcats, tend to smell like fresh buttered-popcorn. But why, you ask? Glad you asked. Though they do have a scent gland, that’s not what causes the popcorn smell. There is a specific chemical compound found in their urine (specifically 2-AP) that once it comes in contact with a bacteria found on the binturong (think feet and tail) it makes the buttered popcorn smell! 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 #PopcornButt #Binturong #bearcat #amazinganimals #zoo #sdzoo #sandiegozoo #lovebinturong #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeeducation

[rawshutterbug]

Binturong Looking At You Wall Tapestry by rawshutterbug https://society6.com/product/binturong-looking-at-you_tapestry?curator=rawshutterbug

[rawshutterbug]

‘Binturong’ Floor Pillow by rawshutterbug https://www.redbubble.com/people/rawshutterbug/works/37322126-binturong?asc=u&p=floor-pillow&rel=carousel

[rawshutterbug]

Binturong Spatter Coaster by rawshutterbug https://society6.com/product/binturong-spatter_coaster?curator=rawshutterbug

[zookeeperrick]

Happy #WorldBinturongDay! Here's an #AnimalFact about binturongs: Although they have the dentition (arrangement of the teeth) of a carnivore, binturongs are omnivorous. They love eating fruits & flowers along with small animals and even eggs when they can find them. This is an old photo oh Phu showing the proper way to enjoy fresh hibiscus flowers. (Photo Credit: San Diego Zoo)

[zookeeperrick]

‪#AnimalFact: With sharp, hooked, simi-retractable claws, binturongs are excellent climbers. Do you know what other adaptations (yes more than one) help them in the trees? Here's a hint: The two adaptations I am thinking of are on the back half of the animal. #WorldBinturongDay ���

[zookeeperrick]

For my last #WorldBinturongDay post, I decided to post a photo of the #binturong who taught me more than I can explain. This is Bandar. And some of those lessons he taught me included the art of training based on a relationship. He taught me about myself. About trust. He made me a better presenter by teaching me to work with what was going in the moment, even if it meant going "off script" a little bit. So hat-tip to Bandar, the binturong who will forever be part of my life. And hey, if you are still reading this, thanks! Here's one more #AnimalFact for you: Binturongs are listed a vulnerable, but because they live in habitat that is heavily sought after for agriculture it's possible we will see a shift in their listing. What can you do? Glad you asked. As consumers we can support sustainable agriculture. We can educate ourselves to better understand how our actions and purchases impact the wildlife that lives locally and around the world. Thanks for hanging with me for World Binturong Day, I appreciate the opportunity to share my passion with you.