Civet

A civet is a type of carnivorous mammal that belongs to the family Viverridae.
There are many different species of civets, mostly native to tropical Asia and Africa.
Civets have a long body, a short tail, a pointed snout and small ears.
They look somewhat like cats, but they are not closely related to them.
Civets are mostly nocturnal and live in various habitats, such as forests, rocks and trees.
Some civets are also semiaquatic or arboreal.
Civets are known for their musk-like secretion that is used in perfumery and for their role in producing a special kind of coffee.

A civet is a small and slender mammal
That lives in the forests of Asia and Africa
It has a long tail and a spotted coat
And a musky scent that it can secrete

Some civets are arboreal and some are terrestrial
They are omnivorous and eat fruits and animals
They are nocturnal and have a keen sense of smell
They are solitary and mark their territories well

Civets are known for many things, but one is quite rare
It is the production of a coffee that is very expensive
The civets eat the coffee cherries and digest the pulp
But the beans pass through their system and are collected as kopi luwak.

Civets are also known for their role in the perfume industry.

It is used as a fixative to make the fragrances last longer, but it is also a source of cruelty and exploitation.

Civets are fascinating creatures that deserve respect and care.

They are not just commodities that humans can exploit.

They are part of the ecosystem and have their own role to play.

A civet is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, especially the tropical forests.

The term civet applies to over a dozen different species, mostly from the family Viverridae.

One of the most well-known species is the African civet, which lives throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa.

It prefers habitats with trees, shrubbery, or tall grass to hide in, such as forests, grasslands, scrublands, and savannahs.

It also stays close to water sources, such as rivers, lakes, and streams.

A civet is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, especially the tropical forests.

The term civet applies to over a dozen different species, mostly from the family Viverridae.

Most of the species's diversity is found in southeast Asia.

Civets have a broadly cat-like general appearance, though the muzzle is extended and often pointed, rather like that of an otter, mongoose or even possibly a ferret.

They have a thickly furred tail, small ears, and a pointed snout.

Civets are usually brown or gray in color, with black or white markings on the face, body, and tail.

Some species have spots or stripes, while others are plain.

Civets have glands near the anus that produce a musky secretion, which is used for communication and defense.

Some civets are also known for eating coffee berries and passing the undigested beans in their feces, which are then collected and processed to make a rare and expensive coffee called kopi luwak.