African Civet
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| Scientific name | Civettictis civetta |
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| Mass | 7 – 20 kg (Large Adult) |
| Lifespan | 15 – 20 years |
| Height | 40 (cm) |
| Length | 67 – 84 cm (Large Adult, Without Tail, Head to the base of the tail) |
| Did you know | The best-known civet species is the African civet, Civettictis civetta, which historically has been the main species from which was obtained a musky scent used in perfumery. |
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| ID | 1180543 |
About African Civet
The African civet is a large viverrid native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is considered common and widely distributed in woodlands and secondary forests. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
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