Photo of a Civet Civettictis Civetta
Predator Conservation Trust: Civet information
Civets eat Invertebrates - mainly insects, rodents, hares, reptiles, carrion,
wild fruits and fish. When hunting, the civet uses its jaws to kill the
prey, then holds the carcass with its paws and tears pieces off.
REPRODUCTION
Civets have a gestation period of 60-70 days, and typically give birth to
between 2 and 4 young. The young tend to be born early in the rainy
seasons.
HABITAT
Civets are found in a wide range of habitats, but densely wooded areas and
forests are preferred. Civets are almost always found near a good source
of water.
DISTRIBUTION
The Civet is found in large parts of Africa, ranging from the Northern parts
of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa in the south, and as far north as Nigeria,
and ranging from the West coast of Africa to the east coast.
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