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Historic Binturong Birth at Drusillas Park Celebrated

9/29/2025

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Drusillas Park in East Sussex records the first birth of a binturong at the zoo in its 100-year history, Boots.
Binturongs, also bearcats, are native to Southeast Asia and are listed as vulnerable.
The birth supports the European breeding program for binturongs.
Mother Dora arrived from Germany in April and is praised by keeper Gemma Romanis for calm, attentive care.

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Drusillas Park in East Sussex records the first birth of a binturong at the zoo in its 100-year history, Boots.
Binturongs, also bearcats, are native to Southeast Asia and are listed as vulnerable.
The birth supports the European breeding program for binturongs.
Mother Dora arrived from Germany in April and is praised by keeper Gemma Romanis for calm, attentive care.