One of the 2 civets on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Viverridae
Civettictis civetta
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Its perineal gland secretion, known as civetone, was used for centuries as a fixative in the luxury perfume industry.
Weight
7 kg – 20 kg
Size
67 cm – 84 cm
Life expectancy
11 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: A-Z Animals; Animal Diversity Web; Critter Science; All Uganda Safaris; Animalia.bio; AnAge (genomics.senescence.info)
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 36.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
