The Asian palm civet, a small mammal native to Southeast Asia, primarily feeds on fruits, particularly coffee cherries, insects, and small animals. It plays a crucial role in seed dispersal, contributing to forest regeneration. Often nocturnal, it is known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a long body, a pointed snout, and a bushy tail. The civet is also famous for its role in producing kopi luwak, a coffee made from beans that have been digested and excreted by the animal.
Asian palm civet was created in 1777.
Sulawesi palm civet was created in 1877.
African palm civet was created in 1830.
Which palm civet? There are nine species known as palm civets, each with a different range. The Small-Toothed Palm Civet can be found in India, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia.The Sulawesi Palm Civet is found only in Indonesia (on Sulawesi Island). The Masked Palm Civet can be found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia. It has been introduced to Japan. The Common Palm Civet can be found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia. It has been introduced to East Timor. Jerdon's Pam Civet is found only in India. The Golden Palm Civet is found only in Sri Lanka. Owston's Palm Civet is found in Laos, Vietnam, and China. Hose's Palm Civet is found in Brunei and Malaysia (on Borneo). The Banded Palm Civet is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia.
Oh dear. Since I think this response is to the same person who asked me if civets have hooves [no], I guess I better start from the beginning. The common palm civet is a medium sized land mammal, family Viverridae. It is also known as the Asian palm civet [Paradoxurus hermaphroditus]. Yes, it is the one from which is derived Kopi Luwak.
The Palm Civet
They eat little animal such as lizard or birds.
No, common palm civets do not lay eggs. They are mammals and give birth to live young instead. Typically, a female palm civet will have between two to four offspring after a gestation period of about 60 to 75 days.
Asian Palm Civet en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Palm_Civet
A banded palm civet is an omnivore, meaning it consumes both plant matter and small animals/insects. It typically eats fruits, insects, and small mammals.
Civet cats belong to the family Viverridae and include several species, with the most notable being the African civet, Asian palm civet, and the Indonesian civet. These species vary in size, habitat, and behavior, but they are generally nocturnal and have a keen sense of smell. The African civet is known for its distinctive markings and is often found in sub-Saharan Africa, while the Asian palm civet is famous for its role in producing kopi luwak coffee. Additionally, there are several other lesser-known species of civets found across Africa and Asia.
Assian (located in the Outer Rim).