{"id":175819,"date":"2025-09-28T17:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/175819\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:21:08","slug":"rare-baby-binturong-born-at-sussex-wildlife-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/175819\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare baby binturong born at Sussex wildlife park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758996736_454_grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-5340b511-0 hagXkB hide-when-no-script\" aria-label=\"image unavailable\"\/><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ac5d5d00-9ac5-11f0-8459-f985f888de2a.png.webp.webp\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Getty Images Close up image of baby binturong\" class=\"sc-5340b511-0 bGQwLJ\"\/>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>A binturong is a mammal from the viverridae family, which includes civets and fossas<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">A binturong has been born at a wildlife park in East Sussex for the first time in its 100 years history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">The female baby has been named Boots by keepers at Drusillas Park near Alfriston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">In the wild the species, also known as bearcats, are native to the rainforests of south-east Asia and are listed as vulnerable. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\"> A zoo spokesperson said: &#8220;Her safe arrival marks a monumental milestone for Drusillas and wider zoo community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">The new arrival for resident couple Niffler and Dora is a &#8220;rare and significant success for the European breeding programme for binturongs&#8221;, according to the zoo. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">A binturong is a mammal from the viverridae family, which includes civets and fossas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">Despite the name it is neither a bear nor a cat. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">The birth follows the arrival of mother Dora from Germany in April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">Gemma Romanis, head keeper, said:  &#8220;Boots is already capturing hearts on the keeping team, with her sleepy squeaks and sweet personality.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758996736_454_grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-5340b511-0 hagXkB hide-when-no-script\" aria-label=\"image unavailable\"\/><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/e32457d0-9ac5-11f0-8459-f985f888de2a.png.webp.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Drusillas Close up image of baby binturong being held by a keeper wearing gloves\" class=\"sc-5340b511-0 bGQwLJ\"\/>Drusillas<\/p>\n<p>The binlet is the first to be born at Drusillas<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">&#8220;There were definitely some happy tears shed when we discovered Dora had given birth. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">&#8220;We were so proud.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">Binlets, the name for baby binturongs, usually stay hidden for the first three months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">Ms Romanis added: &#8220;Dora is a fantastic mum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 bJoRPJ\">&#8220;She&#8217;s calm, gentle, and incredibly attentive.&#8221; 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