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The Binturong


The Binturong
Photo Information
Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 697] (2745)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 350 D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-13 13:57
Viewed: 531
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture I took when I visited a zoo in Epe, called Animalpark Wissel (in Dutch: Dierenpark Wissel).
This animal is called a Binturong. It was the first time for me to see this animal.
Here some info from the internet:

The Binturong, Arctictis binturong also known as Asian Bearcat, Malay Civet Cat, Palawan Bearcat or just simply the Bearcat. Binturongs are found in southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Palawan Island.

They are arboreal -- living in the dense forest canopy of the rain forest. Relatively slow-moving and inoffensive, binturongs are mainly nocturnal. They spend the day curled in branches and basking in the sun. Awkward on the ground they are skilled climbers and move through the canopy from branch to branch searching for food. They can also dive, swim and catch fish; and they kill small animals like ducks by jumping on them.

They range in size from 4 - 6 feet including the tail which is almost as long as the body. Weight is 30 - 40 pounds. Binturongs have thick, coarse, glossy black fur, white whiskers and black ear tufts. The prehensile tail is covered with very long thick fur. It is used as an extra hand, holding on to branches or hanging by it to reach food. A scent gland under the tail produces strong-smelling musk oil which is used to mark their territory. he scent resembles popcorn or warm corn bread. They can make loud howls, low grunts, and hisses and when happy, chuckling noises.

Binturongs are fruit eaters, especially of strangler figs in their native habitat. Eggs, young shoots, leaves, birds, rodents and other small animals may also be eaten. They function both as critical seed dispersers and pest controllers in their habitat. Their zoo diet consists of cat food (Meow Mix) and fruit (usually bananas), topped with mice and soaked with water.
Reproduction is non-seasonal but usually peaks during January to March. Gestation is around 91 days; litter size can vary from 1 to 6 but 2 is typical. Although usually tame, they can be aggressive when cornered and bite.
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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 996 W: 54 N: 31] (5769)
  • [2007-05-13 14:09]

Bonjour,
Voilà bien un curieux animal.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • biblio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 6 N: 225] (2498)
  • [2007-05-13 17:23]

Hi Nel
I haven't seen one of these before, well made image.
Tfs
Regards
Chris

A civet cat - daar heb ik wel eens van gehoord - maar dit is een nieuwtje voor me.
Wat een wollig beest!
Leuk kennis te maken,
Els
:)volgen

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (11999)
  • [2007-05-15 6:06]

Hallo Nel
Mooie registratie goed in beeld gebracht.
Gr Jos
P**

hi nel!
wonderful catch, great shot.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

pt

bonsoir nelly
la note est bonne, la photo pas mal mais un peu sombre a mon gout , cela reste assez bon
merci nelly et bonne soirée
edith

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2499 W: 56 N: 3862] (17478)
  • [2007-05-15 16:23]

Hello Nel,
This is a lovely picture with excellent formation beautiful. Beautifully description.
Greetings.
Janusz
TFS

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1919] (10149)
  • [2007-05-17 14:14]

Hello Nel,
A wonderful photo and the colors in the picture also the perfect lights and the contrast.
Would congratulate.
Eva

Hello Nel,
This is an amazing little fellow, new to me!
Image is well composed, and you capture details in the animal well...
I'm surprised to see the amount of fur, considering he is a native of SE Asia!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hai Nel,
Ik ken dit beest ook niet,
mooi in beeld gebracht,
Gr, Jacqueline

Hi Nel,
Beautiful photo and colors and with excellent contrast.well done.TFS.
Greetings

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