Asian Palm Civet

Description:

The Asian palm civet is a small, mottled gray and black viverrid weighing 2 to 5 kg (4.4 to 11 lb). It has a body length of about 53 cm (21 in) with a 48 cm (19 in) long tail. Its long, stocky body is covered with coarse, shaggy hair that is usually greyish in color. There is a white mask across the forehead, a small white patch under each eye, a white spot on each side of the nostrils, and a narrow dark line between the eyes.

Habitat:

They normally inhabit primary forests, but also occur at lower densities in secondary and selectively logged forest. They also inhabit parks and suburban gardens with mature fruit trees, fig trees and undisturbed vegetation. Their sharp claws allow them to climb trees and house gutters.

Notes:

unfortunately, civet cats were hunted for meat and for pet trade. Civet cats were also been known because of its famous coffee.