277. Arctictis binturong (Raffles, 1822)

Common name: Binturong

Myanmar name:

Distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. In Myanmar, recorded in Kachin State (Hkakaborazi NP, Bumphabum, Hponkanrazi, Indawgyi Wetland and Hukaung Valley WS and Proposed Imawbum NP), Chin State (Natmataung NP), Rakhine State (Rakhine Yoma Elephant Range WS), Sagaing Region (Htamanthi WS and Alaungdawkathapa NP), Kayin State, Tanintharyi Region (Htaung Pru RF, Tanintharyi Nature Reserve and Proposed Lenya NP).

Remarks: This species is a vulnerable and completely protected species of Myanmar.