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African Civet (Civettictis civetta)

Scientific Name: Civettictis civetta

Higher classification: Civettictis

Kingdom: Animalia,

Phylum: Chordata,

Class: Mammalia,

Order: Carnivora,

Family: Viverridae,

Genus: Civettictis,

Group: Mammal,

Size: 43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),

Weight: 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),

Diet: Omnivore,

Lifespan: 15 – 20 years (In captivity),

Colour: Black, White, Grey, Yellow, Brown, Tan,

Conservation Status: Least Concern.

** Civettictis civetta, is the largest representative of the African Viverridae. It is the sole member of its genus. African civets can be found from coast to coast across sub-Saharan Africa. They are primarily nocturnal and spend the day sleeping in dense vegetation. During the night, when they are the most active.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_civet

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