Hyperfixation - Binturong: The Popcorn-Smelling Bearcat

Episode 16 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, we’re climbing into the treetops to meet the binturong, also known as the bearcat (and no, it’s neither). From its prehensile tail and slow, arboreal lifestyle to the baffling reason it smells like buttered popcorn, we break down what makes this elusive mammal so strange and fascinating. We also explore the folklore and cultural superstitions surrounding the binturong, tracing how it’s been misunderstood, mythologized, and quietly iconic across Southeast Asia. Oh and also, we're switching things up with this episode a little, because we are IN PERSON! Erin leads this one, accompanied by her cat Sable, and Danny learns along the way while getting some snuggles from Sable (check us out on Youtube to see a cute kitty!). Get your popcorn ready and learn more about the Binturong! **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.Follow us and let us know what you're currently hyperfixated on, and we may do a listener topic!Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠)YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠)TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠)Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Sources:https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/10/16/binturong-arctictis-binturong/https://planetzoo.fandom.com/wiki/Binturonghttps://www.britannica.com/animal/binturonghttps://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/binturonghttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/binturonghttps://animalia.bio/binturonghttps://www.wired.com/2015/03/fun-facts-about-the-binturong/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tniytx0ow0https://www.asianbearconservation.org