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.

Height: 16 in. (Adult, At Shoulder)

Scientific name: Civettictis civetta

Mass: 15 – 44 lbs (Adult)

Lifespan: 15 – 20 years

Length: 2.2 – 2.8 ft. (Adult, Without Tail, Head and body)

Family: Viverridae

Order: Carnivora