Owston's palm civet
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Owston's palm civet
Chrotogale owstoni
Owston's palm civet is a small, furry animal that loves to climb trees! They have big eyes and a long tail, which helps them balance as they explore their forest home.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Owston's palm civet has a striking appearance with a long, slender body covered in bold black and white stripes and spots. Its face features a distinctive long snout and a white mask, while its bushy tail is ringed with black and white bands, making it easily recognizable.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyViverridaeGenusChrotogale
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
It marks its territory with a special scent from glands under its tail!
Its striking patterns are unique, like fingerprints, no two civets are exactly alike!
This civet uses its long snout to root around like a tiny pig for food!
Unlike many civets, Owston's spends more time on the ground hunting worms!
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Detective
Owston's palm civet has a super-sensitive nose that helps them sniff out tasty insects, worms, and fallen fruits.
Ability
Digging Claws
Owston's palm civet can dig for hidden prey because of its strong, non-retractable claws, perfect for unearthing invertebrates.
Ability
Night Vision
Owston's palm civet has excellent night vision that helps them hunt insects and worms in the dark forest undergrowth.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 57-77 cm
- Weight
- 3.6-4.8 kg
- Lifespan
- 8-13 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-3
Diet & Feeding
This civet loves to snack on a variety of creepy crawlies like worms and insects, plus some fruits!
Primary Foods
- Earthworms
- Insects (e.g., crickets, beetles)
- Millipedes
- Fallen fruits
- Small rodents
- Frogs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Common earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
A key food source, dug up from the forest floor.
eats
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa
Enjoys fallen fruits from these trees when available.
eaten by
Burmese python
Python bivittatus
Young or unwary civets can become prey for large snakes.
eats
Black rat
Rattus rattus
Occasionally preys on small rodents found in its habitat.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
If you see a wild animal, it's best to watch from a distance and not approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Owston's palm civet?
The easiest way to identify Owston's palm civet is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Owston's palm civet?
57-77 cm
How much does Owston's palm civet weigh?
3.6-4.8 kg
How long does Owston's palm civet live?
8-13 years
How fast can Owston's palm civet move?
20 km/h
What does Owston's palm civet eat?
This civet loves to snack on a variety of creepy crawlies like worms and insects, plus some fruits!
Where is Owston's palm civet usually found?
Forests
How does Owston's palm civet hunt?
Foraging
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