Two employees at a Washington, D.C., zoo were reportedly attacked by a mammal commonly known as a bearcat last week and had to be transported to the hospital.

With their thick black fur, stocky bodies and long whiskers, binturongs look like a hybrid between a bear and a cat, earning them the nickname "bearcat." But these mammals aren't just notable for ...

Animal attacks at zoos are incredibly rare. According to various safety and animal welfare organizations, more than 10 injuries occur annually from human-animal conflicts. Given these numbers, being a ...

The Erie Zoo's new resident is a binturong (also known as a bearcat) named Sheba, arriving from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Sheba's new habitat offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing her ...