African Civet
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:39 pm
The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest representative of the African Viverridae. It is the sole member of its genus. They are primarily nocturnal and spend the day sleeping in dense vegetation. During the night, when they are the most active, they can be found in a wide variety of habitat consisting of thick forest to open country.
They inhabit the savannahs and the forests of southern and central Africa. It is rarely found in arid regions, however, it can be found along river systems that project into the arid areas of Niger, Mali, and Chad.
(Kruger)
While females are sometimes credited as slightly larger, there are no great discernible differences in measurements between sexes.
The coat is unique to each individual, just like a human fingerprint.
Civets are omnivorous generalists, taking small vertebrates, invertebrates, eggs, carrion, and vegetable matter. It is capable of taking on poisonous invertebrates (such as the millipedes most other species avoid) and snakes. Prey is primarily detected by smell and sound rather than by sight.
Females create a nest which is normally in dense vegetation and commonly in a hole dug by another animal. Females are polyestrous and can have up to three litters per year. They normally give birth to one to four young. The young are born in advanced stages compared to most carnivores. They are covered in a dark, short fur and can crawl at birth. The young leave the nest after eighteen days but are still dependent on the mother for milk and protection for another two months. After about 42 days, their mother provides them with solid food. By the second month, they are catching food for themselves.
They inhabit the savannahs and the forests of southern and central Africa. It is rarely found in arid regions, however, it can be found along river systems that project into the arid areas of Niger, Mali, and Chad.
(Kruger)While females are sometimes credited as slightly larger, there are no great discernible differences in measurements between sexes.
The coat is unique to each individual, just like a human fingerprint.
Civets are omnivorous generalists, taking small vertebrates, invertebrates, eggs, carrion, and vegetable matter. It is capable of taking on poisonous invertebrates (such as the millipedes most other species avoid) and snakes. Prey is primarily detected by smell and sound rather than by sight.
Females create a nest which is normally in dense vegetation and commonly in a hole dug by another animal. Females are polyestrous and can have up to three litters per year. They normally give birth to one to four young. The young are born in advanced stages compared to most carnivores. They are covered in a dark, short fur and can crawl at birth. The young leave the nest after eighteen days but are still dependent on the mother for milk and protection for another two months. After about 42 days, their mother provides them with solid food. By the second month, they are catching food for themselves.
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