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Prionodon linsang / Prionodon pardicolor / Poiana richardsonii / Poiana leightoni
Linsangs are slender, agile carnivorous mammals that resemble cats or civets but belong to their own distinct families. There are four recognized species: two Asian linsangs (Prionodon linsang and Prionodon pardicolor) and two African linsangs (Poiana richardsonii and Poiana leightoni). Characterized by their elongated bodies, short legs, long tails, and striking patterns of spots and stripes, linsangs are nocturnal and arboreal hunters. They are highly elusive and rarely seen in the wild, spending much of their time in dense forests where they hunt small vertebrates and insects. Their secretive nature and remote habitats make them one of the lesser-known small carnivores.
