# San Diego Zoo Welcomes Binturong Twins

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-06-15T04:23:27+00:00
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San Diego Zoo just welcomed two adorable binturong babies—nicknamed “bintlets”—the first in 26 years, born March 27. These tree-dwelling “bearcats” from Southeast Asia smell like popcorn thanks to a chemical in their pee, and moms can even delay pregnancy for months. First-time parents Nettle and Garret are raising the twins behind the scenes, but lucky visitors on special tours might catch a glimpse of these rare, fascinating critters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5bb9a4e883a669b

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