Arctictis
- noun
- /ˈɑrk.tɪk.tɪs/
- Specialized
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Arctictis
- The Arctictis is often referred to as the binturong.
Examples
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Specimens of Arctictis can be found in several natural history museums around the world.
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In the wild, the Arctictis primarily feeds on fruits and small animals found in the forest canopy.
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The Arctictis is the only genus in its family, containing just the binturong species.
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Zoologists often study Arctictis to learn more about Southeast Asian rainforests.
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Have you ever seen an Arctictis in the wild?
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The Arctictis is known for its unique prehensile tail that helps it navigate through the trees.
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Many people are fascinated by the Arctictis because of its cat-like appearance and bear-like size.
Synonyms
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An animal from Southeast Asia with shaggy black fur and a long tail that can hold branches
A group of mammals related to civets that includes the binturong
A large, furry animal that lives in trees in Southeast Asia and uses its long tail like a hand
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Arctictis comes from Greek parts arktos ('bear') and iktis ('weasel'). It fits the binturong, a large animal that lives in trees and looks a little like a bear and a weasel, so the name tells you what the animal is like.