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Arctictis Binturong


Arctictis Binturong
Photo Information
Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 478] (1783)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-05
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-13 13:47
Viewed: 705
Points: 20
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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 Wikipedia:

The Binturong, Arctictis binturong also known as Asian Bearcat, Malay Civet Cat, Palawan Bearcat or just simply the Bearcat, is neither a bear nor a cat but is a species of civet of the family Viverridae. The real meaning of the original name is lost, as the local language that gave it is extinct. Its natural habitat is forest canopy, and it spends most of its time in the trees of southeast Asia, Borneo, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Palawan Island.

They are nocturnal and sleep on branches. Their bushy tails are fully prehensile and act as a fifth hand. They are about the size of a large house cat, averaging about 60–95 cm (24–37 in) and 9-14 kg (20–31 lb). The tail is nearly as long as the body with size ranging from 55–90 cm. The ears are small and rounded and it has small eyes. They have coarse and thick black fur. They eat primarily fruit, but also have been known to dine on eggs, shoots and leaves, and small animals including rodents and birds. Deforestation has greatly reduced their numbers. When cornered, a Bearcat can be vicious and mean. A Binturong can also make chuckling sounds when it seems to be happy and utter a high-pitched wail if annoyed. Binturongs can live over 20 years in captivity. One is recorded to have lived almost 26 years.

Estrus period: 81 Days
Gestation: 91 Days
Offspring: Usually 2 (up to 6)
Binturongs climb trees and leap from branch to branch, using their tails and claws to cling while searching for fruit, eggs, leaves, birds and rats. They can rotate their hind legs backwards so that their claws still have grip when climbing down a tree head first. Binturongs also use their tails to communicate, through the scent gland located under it. The scent of Binturong musk is often compared to that of warm popcorn and cornbread. Binturongs brush their tails against trees and howl to announce their presence to fellow Binturongs. Slow and graceful, the Binturong hunts in the night and sleeps during the day.
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5061] (15084)
  • [2007-05-13 15:15]

Hi Nel

Good shot of this Binturong. Good pose. The light was obviously difficult combined with the black fur, so I think you have got a very good result.

James

Ciao Nel, lovely portrait with great details, splendid light and good colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2096 W: 9 N: 5879] (22262)
  • [2007-05-13 15:23]

Hi Nel.This is a good shot . not a animal i have seen. good detail in the fur with good colur and lighting. he has his eyes on you. well done.TFS.
Nick..

Hello Nel,
There is a good fur coat on this fellow!
Curious looking face and eyes, well captured portrait qualities...
The animal is well framed, fine natural colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 6 N: 2090] (13487)
  • [2007-05-13 17:46]

Hola Nel,
sorprendente animal,
buen retrato y detalles,
curiosa mirada y bello pov,
saludos

And it is the first time I see one too Nel. I like this pose and details you captured. You managed well this is dark color and this is a nice eye contact. Well done with interesting notes. Thanks,
Claudine

Nel,
Great register.
Loved your notes too.
Excellent clarity.
Very well presented.
Great composition.
Best regards,
Mario.

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 2 N: 616] (2068)
  • [2007-05-23 15:28]

Hoi Nel , Een Prachtige foto van dit beest ,ik heb hem ook nog nooit gezien ,mooie compositie kleuren details pov dof licht ,mooi gedaan ,Groeten Teunie .

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-05-25 13:41]
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Hi Nel,

Altijd moelijk een zwart onderwerp, maar je hebt het er goed vanafgebracht.
Mooi portrait met goede details.
groetjes Paula
PS ik wil graag ook een keer naar Wissel, is dit een leuk park?

Belle photo de ce bel animal qui fait vraiment sauvage. Amitiés Thomas

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