Although neither popular nor recommended as pets, Binturongs are kept as house companions in some Asian countries. They are not domesticated and can be difficult to care for because they are arboreal, nocturnal, cannot be litter-trained, and secrete an odorous musk to mark their territory.

Can you get a pet Bearcat?

Binturongs are considered exotic, because they are not native to Pennsylvania, and keeping them as pets is illegal.

Are Bearcats aggressive?

The species is normally quite shy, but aggressive when harassed. It is reported to initially urinate or defecate on a threat and then, if teeth-baring and snarling does not deter the threat, it uses its powerful jaws and teeth in self-defense.