Picture: NCA NewsWire/Sharon Smith Bearcats, also known as binturong, are known to smell like popcorn because of a molecule in their urine that’s also found in the snack. Acting senior ...

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.

Why This Animal's Pee Smells Like Hot Buttered Popcorn Southeast Asia's bearcat has a movie-theater aroma, but it's not the only animal that smells like snack foods. By Liz Langley ...

Its unique scent, reminiscent of buttered popcorn, is due to the presence of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) in its urine ...

The 1-year-old bearcat is a rare species native to southeast ... they have a unique scent that resembles buttery popcorn, so they can mark their territory, according to zoo officials.