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  2. African civet - Wikipedia

    • The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a large viverrid native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is considered common and widely distributed in woodlands and secondary forests. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008. In some countries, it is threatened by hunting, and wild-caught individuals are kept for producing civetone for the perfume indus… See more

    Taxonomy and evolution

    Viverra civetta was the scientific name introduced in 1776 by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber when he described African civets based on previous descriptions and accounts. Schreber is therefore c… See more

    Etymology

    The generic name Civettictis is a fusion of the French word civette and the Greek word ictis, meaning "weasel". The specific name civetta and the common name "civet" come from the French civette or the Arabic zabād or sinnawr … See more

     
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  2. African Civet - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on …

    The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a large type of civet that lives throughout sub-Saharan Africa. It is the last surviving member of its genetic group and is regarded as the largest civet-like species in the African continent.

  3. Civettictis civetta (African civet) - ADW

    Civettictis civetta, the African civet, inhabits the savannahs and the forests of southern and central Africa. The African civet is rarely found in arid regions; however, it can be found along river systems that project into the arid areas of …

  4. African Civet - Animal Spot

  5. African civet - Africa Geographic

  6. African Civet - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The African Civet is a large species of civet found in savannahs and forests across sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member in its genus and is considered to be the largest civet-like animal on the African continent.

  7. African Civet (Civettictis civetta) - World Land Trust

    Native to sub-Saharan Africa, the African Civet’s range is widespread and the species can be found in over 35 countries. They occupy a wide range of habitat types such as forest, savanna, shrubland and wetlands and are regularly …

  8. Civet - Wikipedia

    A civet (/ ˈ s ɪ v ɪ t /) is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, especially the tropical forests. The term civet applies to over a dozen different species, mostly from the family Viverridae. Most of the …

  9. Civet: A Wildlife Guide To The African Civet ️ - Safaris …

    The African civet is a well-known civet species. From this species, a musky scent is obtained that is used as perfumes. Civets belong to the order Carnivora and suborder Feliformia. Our wildlife guide to the civets covers all the details of the …

  10. Exploring the African Civet: A Fascinating Species

    Sep 14, 2023 · The African Civet, scientifically known as Civettictis civetta, is a medium-sized mammal that belongs to the Viverridae family. It is characterized by its slender body, short legs, and a long, bushy tail.

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