The fairly large animals come from southeast Asia and are classed as ‘vulnerable’ due to their dwindling numbers.

In this video, we take a closer look at the so-called “bearcat,” an arboreal mammal that smells like popcorn, moves like a monkey, and doesn’t quite fit into any familiar category.

The new addition, a male named Hanoi, arrived from France and will join Bellatrix, completing the zoo's pair of binturongs.

An animal that smells like popcorn has arrived at a zoo as part of a breeding programme. Marwell Zoo has welcomed its second binturong, a peculiar animal often described as a cross between a bear ...

This global event aims to raise funds and awareness for the binturong species on Saturday (May 10). Known for their distinctive appearance and the singular buttered popcorn scent they produce, these ...