Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

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Considerations before Commitment

Binturongs (bearcats) are generally shy and docile – however Binturongs (bearcats) are not “friendly” pets – while Binturongs (bearcats) can be calm in captive educational settings – Binturongs (bearcats) remain unpredictable wild animals – keeping Binturongs (bearcats) requires specialized care and special permits.

1. Housing Requirements

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

Binturongs are large, heavy, and highly active semi-arboreal viverrids:

1. Space for Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet:

• Binturongs require massive escape-proof multi-level enclosures
• Typically large aviaries or custom zoo-grade habitats are required

2. Verticality for Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet:

• Binturongs enclosures must have sturdy branches
• Binturongs enclosures must have sturdy ropes
• Binturongs enclosures must have sturdy hammocks

Binturongs (Bearcats) are incredible climbers and possess prehensile tails.

  

3. Climate control for Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet:

• Binturongs (Bearcats) are sensitive to extreme heat
• Binturongs (Bearcats) are sensitive to cold
• Binturongs (Bearcats) require a heated indoor shelter for cold weather
• Binturongs (Bearcats) require cooling features – like misters or a shallow pool – for hot days

 

2. Food Requirements

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

Binturongs (Bearcats) despite being classified as carnivores – Binturongs (Bearcats) are omnivores – Binturongs (Bearcats) diet is heavily based on fruit.

Binturongs (Bearcats) Diet:

1. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of ripe bananas
2. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of melons
3. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of grapes
4. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of commercial dog/cat kibble
5. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of occasional vegetables
6. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of insects
7. Binturongs (Bearcats) die primarily consists of lean meats

 

3. Enrichment Needs

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

Binturongs (Bearcats) love to forage:

• Hiding Binturongs (Bearcats) food in puzzle toys
• Hiding Binturongs (Bearcats) food in hanging bamboo prevents boredom

 

3. Water Requirements

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

1. Hydration Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet:

• Binturongs (Bearcats) require constant access to clean drinking water
• Binturongs (Bearcats) require constant access to fresh drinking water

 

2. Water Features Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet:
3. Because Binturongs (Bearcats) are semi-aquatic
4. Binturongs (Bearcats) greatly benefit from a shallow pool
5. Binturongs (Bearcats) greatly benefit from a large water basin
6. Binturongs (Bearcats) will readily soak to cool down

Many Binturongs (Bearcats) do not adapt well to suspended water bottles – consequently drinking water should be provided in sturdy un-tippable heavy bowls.

 

4. Captive Temperament

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

Raised properly:

• Binturongs (Bearcats) can be tamed
• Binturongs (Bearcats) have an inquisitive nature

Caution: even hand-raised Binturongs (Bearcats) are known to deliver serious bites when stressed – occasionally requiring hospital visits.

 

4. Defence Mechanisms

Binturongs (Bearcats) as a Pet

If Binturongs (Bearcats) feel threatened:

1. Binturongs (Bearcats) can emit a foul-smelling secretion to deter predators
2. Binturongs (Bearcats) first instinct is often to urinate
3. Binturongs (Bearcats) first instinct is to defecate

 

5. Binturongs (Bearcats)

Not Suitable as Pets:

Experts stress that Binturongs (Bearcats):

1. Do not make good household pets
2. Binturongs (Bearcats) are large
3. Binturongs (Bearcats) are primarily nocturnal
4. Binturongs (Bearcats) require specialized

It is highly difficult to meet Binturongs (Bearcats) needs in a private home.

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