Facts about the Civet -- Civettictis civetta:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 40 cm, mass 11 kg.

COLOUR: A grey coat, marked with black spots and bars. It has a grey forehead and a conspicuous broad black band across the face and around the eyes. The throat, chest and lower limbs are black.

MOST LIKE: Large- and Small-Spotted Genets, but the civet is much larger. Tail is shorter and not as clearly banded as the genet's. Genet's black facial mask less well developed and not through eyes.

HABITAT: Well watered savanna and woodland and also high grass and reed beds.

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REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Tembe Elephant Park