A bearcat is a term that can refer to two different animals:
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The binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the bearcat due to its physical appearance, which resembles a cross between a bear and a cat. The binturong has a thick coat of coarse black hair, short, stout legs, and a bushy, prehensile tail that curls inwards at the tip. Its muzzle is short and pointed, and it is covered with bristly hairs.
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The term "bearcat" is also used as a nickname for the sports teams of the University of Cincinnati. The name comes from the Chinese word for panda, "xiong mao," which translates to "bear cat".
In summary, a bearcat can refer to either the binturong, a mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, or the sports teams of the University of Cincinnati.
