Did you know: about the animal referred to as Bearcats and has been known to smell like buttered popcorn?

Yes, binturongs are commonly known as bearcats due to their appearance, featuring a stocky build and a cat-like face, but are not closely related to bears or cats, instead belonging to the Viverridae family which includes civets.
Here's a more detailed look at the binturong:
Appearance & Characteristics:
Binturongs have a stocky body with a long, prehensile tail (able to grasp things) that they use for climbing, like a monkey.
They have a shaggy, dark brown coat that shades to black on their snouts, limbs, and tails.
Their face looks cat-like, and they have a musk-like odor, some say similar to buttered popcorn.
Classification & Habitat:
While often called "bearcats," they are not related to bears or cats, but are instead part of the Viverridae family (civets and genets).
They are native to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Myanmar, Philippines, and Indonesia.
They are also considered the world's largest civets
Behavior & Diet:
Binturongs are primarily arboreal (tree-dwelling) and spend much of their time in the forest canopy.
They are omnivores, meaning they eat both fruits and small animals (insects, birds, eggs).
They use scent marking to communicate, with scent glands under their tails.
Conservation Status:
They are currently listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List
Their populations are declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade