Author: Mariomassone
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Otter civet
Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Subfamily : Hemigalinae
Species : Cynogale bennettii
Keywords: claw , whisker , nocturnal
The Otter civet, otter-civet is listed as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Otter civet habitats
Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands, Permanent Rivers / Streams / Creeks (includes waterfalls) and Wetlands (inland)
Facts about the otter civet
Reproduction and Social Behavior The otter civet is nocturnal, and very seldom seen in the wild. (Full text)
Habitat: The otter civet is found in and near streams, rivers and wetlands. (Full text)
The otter civet is found in Peninsular , southern , Sumatra and Borneo, and possibly . (Full text)
An Otter Civet is currently held in Bangkok Zoo, and is said to have been captured in Thailand.
Lowe’s otter civet is one of only two species of otter civets, which are so named for their resemblance to otters in habit and appearance. (Full text)
Otter-civets are equally mysterious, but not at all like the other civets.
Otter civets are good swimmers, but they can also climb trees. (Full text)
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