African Palm Civet
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Nandiniidae
- genus: Nandinia
- scientific name: Nandinia binotata
Characteristics
- prey: Rodents, Snakes, Frogs
- name of young: Pup
- group behavior: Solitary
- estimated population size: Locally abundant
- biggest threat: Habitat loss
- most distinctive feature: Snout with sharp, pointed teeth
- other name(s): Two-Spotted Palm Civet
- gestation period: 64 days
- habitat: Tropical rainforest
- predators: Lions, Snakes, Leopards
- diet: Omnivore
- average litter size: 2
- lifestyle: Crepuscular
- common name: African Palm Civet
- number of species: 1
- location: eastern Africa
- slogan: Solitary but gathers in groups!
- group: Mammal
- color: BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan
- skin type: Fur
- lifespan: 15 - 20 years
- weight: 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs)
- height: 43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in)
- age of sexual maturity: 2 - 3 years
- age of weaning: 2 months
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