The Philippine Wildlife :: Rare Animals in the Philippines
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The Palawan Bearcat or Binturong
Binturong – The Palawan bearcat or the Binturong is another case of an animal with a mistaken
identity, since it is neither a bear nor a cat. It is unique on its own. Thriving gallantly in the forest of
Palawan, Borneo, Burma and Vietnam, this animal belong to the family of Viverridae, which is
prominently known as the civets or the civet cats. This animal can measure up to 96 cms., has a tail
that is as long as its body, can weigh up to 14 kgs. and has life expectancy of about 20 years.
identity, since it is neither a bear nor a cat. It is unique on its own. Thriving gallantly in the forest of
Palawan, Borneo, Burma and Vietnam, this animal belong to the family of Viverridae, which is
prominently known as the civets or the civet cats. This animal can measure up to 96 cms., has a tail
that is as long as its body, can weigh up to 14 kgs. and has life expectancy of about 20 years.
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