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  2. Civet - Wikipedia

    • A civet 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 species's diversity is found in southeast Asia. Civets do not form a monophyletic group, as they consist only of certain members of the Viver… See more

    Naming

    The common name is used for a variety of carnivoran mammal species, mostly of the family Viverridae. It is also used to refer to the African palm civet and the Malagasy civet.
    The Africa… See more

    Physical characteristics

    Civets have a broadly cat-like general appearance, though the muzzle is extended and often pointed, rather like that of an otter, mongoose or even possibly a ferret. They range in length from about 43 to 71 cm (17 to 28 in) (e… See more

     
  1. African civet - Wikipedia

  2. Civet - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

  3. Civet | Olfactory glands, Nocturnal, Omnivorous

    Civet, any of a number of long-bodied, short-legged carnivores of the family Viverridae. There are about 15 to 20 species, placed in 10 to 12 genera. Civets are found in Africa, southern Europe, and Asia. Rather catlike in appearance, …

  4. African Civet - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

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  6. What is a Civet? (Their Lives, Origins and Habitats …

    Apr 27, 2021 · The Sunda Otter Civet is found in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and northern Vietnam. The anal glands of civets, located under the tail contain a rather greasy secretion that smells like musk. This is called civet, and is used …

  7. African civet - Africa Geographic

    Jun 22, 2023 · Given Africa’s profusion of charismatic animals, it is perhaps inevitable that some of the smaller, more obscure species might be overlooked in all the excitement of a safari. Yet the Africa civet is one of the continent’s …

  8. ADW: Civettictis civetta: INFORMATION

    Learn about the geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, and food habits of the African civet (Civettictis civetta), a nocturnal and solitary carnivore. The web page also provides references and contributors for …

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

    Learn about the civet, a small, cat-like mammal that produces a musky scent used in perfumes. Find out its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior, and fun facts.

  10. Civet - New World Encyclopedia

    They are native to the tropics of Africa and Asia. The term civet also refers to the strong-smelling secretion (musk) of the perianal glands that is used in perfumes and medicines. While these are the "true civets," other mammalian species in …