Owston’s Palm Civet

Mammals > Viverridae & Civets

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Owston’s Palm CivetScientific Name: Chrotogale owstoniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Viverridae & CivetsSize: Head-and-body length: 22–26 in (56–66 cm); Tail length: 14–19 in (35–48 cm)Weight: 4.4–7.7 lb (2.0–3.5 kg)Lifespan: 10–15...

Cape Genet

Mammals > Carnivorans

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Cape GenetScientific Name: Genetta tigrinaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head and body length: 46-58 cm (18-23 in); Tail length: 39-46 cm (15-18 in)Weight: 1.4-2.4 kg (3.1-5.3 lb)Lifespan: 8-12 years in the wild; up to...

African Civet

Mammals > Carnivorans

OverviewThe African Civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest member of the family Viverridae native to the African continent and the sole surviving species in its genus. Standing with arched hindquarters, a low head, and an impressive, raccoon-like black facial...

Asian Palm Civet

Mammals > Carnivorans

OverviewThe Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), widely recognized across Southeast Asia as the luwak, musang, or toddy cat, is a highly agile, nocturnal viverrid native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia. Famed in global...