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The scientific name is Civettictis civetta, and they typically live solitary lives. This species hunts at night and hides in burrows during the day. It is very rare to see them in the wild because these keen-scented animals are not fond of humans. They possess the remarkable ability to detect humans from afar and quickly escape.
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The African civet is the largest species among civets. Its fur is grayish-blue, mixed with black stripes and spots. The forehead is gray, separated from the white-muzzled face by a large black stripe that stretches across both eyes. Additionally, there is a black stripe running along the back that can stand erect when it needs to threaten its enemies. The part of the tail connected to the body is thick, while the rest of the tail tapers to a point.
Each year, civets give birth to two litters, with each litter containing 2 to 4 offspring. An adult male typically measures about 0.7 meters in length and weighs around 20 kilograms. They are primarily distributed across Southern Africa.
