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 species's diversity is found in southeast Asia.

Everything you should know about the Civet. The Civet is a little carnivorous mammal that looks like a cross between a hyena, a cat, and a raccoon.

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.

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.

2024年5月27日 · 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.

2024年4月3日 · What is a civet and why should we care? April 4th is the first ever World Civet Day and Asia for Animals is supporting Network Member Organization, The Civet Project, in sharing the wonder and importance of civets, the challenges facing them in welfare and conservation and what you can do to learn more and help!

2025年4月10日 · 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, they have a thickly furred tail, small ears, and a pointed snout.

Civets are generally small-sized mammals. They look like cats. A civet's body is long and lean. It is found in tropical forests. The African civet is a well-known civet species.

Civets are small to medium-sized mammals belonging to the family Viverridae. They are native to Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. Civets are known for their distinctive appearance, characterized by a long, slender body, short legs, and a pointed snout. One of the most well-known species of civets is the African civet (Civettictis civetta).

A medium-sized animal with short legs and a slim body is the African civet. Up to half the length of its body, its tail is long and slender. The civet’s coarse fur has black markings and stripes and ranges in hue from grayish-white to yellowish-brown.