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Back to EpisodesPopcorn Butt? Why Bearcat If Not Related to Bear or Cat?
Description
In this episode, host Rick Schwartz shares his passion and love of the fascinating binturong, also known as the bearcat. Discover why they smell like popcorn, (or is it corn chips?) and their unique adaptations - like their prehensile tail. He also discusses their habitat, and conservation status, along with intriguing animals facts.
Rick's love for binturongs comes from hands on care and work with the species when he was a zookeeper at the San Diego Zoo, and his desire to keep learning more about them.
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Zoo Atlanta's Page about Binturong's Popcorn Odor
Science of Nature: "...why bearcats smell like popcorn"
Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop
Artist: Burgberg
Used with Full Music Standard Lic.