Why Have Whiskers?: Like many nocturnal mammals, the bearcat has whiskers (or vibrissae) to feel its way around or find food in the dark.
Latin name: Arctitis binturong Where: Night Hunters Length: 2 to 3.2 ft Weight: 17 to 31 lbs Lifespan: 17yrs Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forest Diet: Fruits, leaves, and small animals Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN-Vulnerable) Range: South and Southeast Asia