Are bears part of the cat family?

OTHER COMMON NAMES

English: Bear cat; French: Binturong; German: Binturong.

Body length 24-38 in (61-97 cm), tail 22-35 in (56-89 cm), weight 20-30 lb (9-14 kg). The body is compact and the feet are short with naked soles. The hair is rough and loose, with a blackish color. The binturong is the only viverrid with a prehensile tail. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.