Pictures and facts about the Small Indian civet

Small Indian civet

Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Subfamily : Viverrinae
Genus : Viverricula

Facts about the genus Viverricula, the small Indian civet

Fauna Amongst the rare mammals marsh mongoose and small Indian mongoose, palm civet and small Indian civet are significant in and around East Calcutta Wetland area.

SMALL INDIAN CIVET The small Indian civet is a furry mammal that looks somewhat like a long, slender Cat, but has a more pointed snout, a fluffier tail, and shorter legs than a cat.

The small Indian civet is a shy animal & almost entirely nocturnal in habit.

Smaller carnivores like the jungle cat, leopard cat, and the Small Indian civet are also found in this area, but jackals are the most abundant. (Full text)

The Small Indian Civet is found in Myanmar, Thailand, India, Indonesia, and China. (Full text)

In terms of zoo status, the small Indian civet is in a seemingly better position with pairs in three zoos. (Full text)

Description The small Indian civet is somewhat cat like in general appearance having relatively long forelegs and conspicuous rounded ears. (Full text)