noun
- small carnivorous mammals native to Africa and Asia, known for their musky scent and cat-like appearance
Examples
- Civets are nocturnal animals that hunt small prey at night.
- The coffee beans processed by civets are considered a delicacy in some regions.
- Wildlife researchers studied the behavior of civets in their natural habitat.
- Palm civets are commonly found in Southeast Asian forests.
- The zoo’s new exhibit features several species of civets.
- Civets use scent marking to communicate with other members of their species.