The Bizarre Beast That Smells Like Popcorn

The video explores human communication, focusing on how we name things. It introduces the binturong, a unique animal often misclassified due to its appearance. The binturong's urine has a popcorn-like scent due to a compound called 2AP, used for communication. Despite being part of the Carnivora order, binturongs primarily eat fruit, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal. Their scent marking helps them communicate in their solitary lifestyle.

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