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African Civet — printable fact sheet
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African Civet
Civettictis civetta
The African civet is a nocturnal, medium-sized mammal known for its distinctive black and white markings and a mane of long hair along its back. It is famous for the musky secretion called civetone, which is used in the perfume industry. The species is solitary and highly territ…
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- One of the world's most expensive coffees, kopi luwak, is made from coffee beans that have been eaten and excreted by civets.
- Civets produce a secretion called 'civet' used in perfumes for centuries. Despite their cat-like appearance, civets are not felines but belong to their own unique family. They play a role in seed dispersal due to their varied diet.
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