(civets, genets, linsangs)

Viverridae

There are 34 species in this family. They are found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. They are found in woodland, rainforest, savanna, and mountain habitats. They have a cat-like appearance. The animals in this family have long, thin bodies; long tails; small heads; pointed ears; and small heads. One species in this family, the binturong, has a prehensile tail. Most of the species in this family have spotted or stripped coats. They have retractile claws. Some species have a gland that produces a musky scent called civet. Civet is used in perfumes. Most species are nocturnal. They are omnivorous and eat and eat small mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, eggs, fruit, fish, and carrion. Most species can climb trees.

Viverridae Genera

Chrotogale (Owston's palm civet)

Cynogale (otter civet)

Diplogale (Hose's palm civet)

Hemigalus (banded palm civet)

Arctictis (binturong)

Arctogalidia (small-toothed palm civet)

Macrogalidia (Sulawesi palm civet)

Paguma (masked palm civet)

Paradoxurus (palm civets)

Prionodon (banded linsang, spotted linsang)

Civettictis (African civet)

Genetta (aquatic genet)

Poiana (African linsang)

Viverra (civets)

Viverricula (small Indian civet)