The civet family (Viverridae) includes binturongs, civet cats, falanoucs, fossas, genet cats, linsangs, mongooses and meerkats (which are actually a type of mongoose). They are related to the cat family, yet they are not actually cats. They do have a cat-like body, but with shorter legs and a longer tail. Their face resembles that of a weasel. These mostly nocturnal (active at night) mammals are native to Asia (including Indonesia and the Philippines), Africa (including Madagascar) and southern Europe. Some species are terrestrial (ground dwellers), but most are arboreal (tree dwellers); some are carnivores (eat only meat) and others are omnivorous (eat fruits and vegetables as well as meat). Civet cats have scent-producing glands that secrete a musky-smelling substance, which is used as a perfume fixative.
One of the largest members of the civet family, the African civet measures 24 to 36 inches long, not including the 17 to 24 inch tail, and weighs 26 to 33 pounds. This solitary, ground-dwelling omnivore roams the forests and savannahs of central and southern Africa.
Our African civet is made of hard plastic, measures 2 3/4 inches from nose to tail and stands approximately 3/4 inches high. This plastic civet cat is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic African civet is for decoration or play only. You can make a wonderful African shoebox diorama using this and other plastic creatures from our gift shop. Best of all, there is no mess, no feeding, and no tank or cage cleaning :) Be sure to check out our other civet toys.
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