 |  |
PRODUCT DATA Kamala's Description: The Civet is part of the Mongoose family and has a cat-like appearance and the face of a weasel. However, the muzzle is often pointed like an otter or mongoose. They have a long furred tail and small ears. The body is about 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 feet. The Civet can be found in a variety of environments. These include woodlands, rain forest, savanna, brush, mountains and on the ground near riverbanks. These solitary creatures prefer to live in the hollows of trees. Civets are found in Africa, Asia and southern Europe. Unfortunately, they are becoming endangered for several reasons. Their predators are man and the Spotted Hyena. Like many animals loss of habitat is one of the reasons. In the Civet's case, they are also prized for their meat. To make matters worst, Civet oil is popular in East African and Asian countries. Their oil has been used in the perfume industry for many centuries. The Malabar Large Spotted Civet is one of the world's rarest mammals. | |
| |
| ©2008 Kamala's Own LLC. All rights reserved. Colorado Springs, CO 877-424-1963 go back to top of page go to website's ohm page | |