African civet

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation climbing ability
gptkbp:aroma perianal glands
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
marking territory with urine
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:color grayish-brown
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol in African folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:birds
fruits
insects
omnivore
small mammals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viverridae
gptkbp:genus Civettictis
gptkbp:habitat rainforests
gptkbp:habitat_preference savannas
farmlands
wooded areas
gptkbp:has_natural_feature black and white facial markings
gptkbp:head sharp teeth for omnivorous diet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African civet
gptkbp:hunting_technique foraging on the ground
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 4 cubs
gptkbp:mlbteams about 6 months
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators large carnivores
gptkbp:related_species civets
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:BIC
gptkbp:size 60 to 80 cm long
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Civettictis_civetta_civetta
gptkb:Civettictis_civetta_hindei
Civettictis civetta mabius
gptkbp:tail_length up to 50 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
poaching
gptkbp:uses civet for perfume
gptkbp:weaning_age about 3 months
gptkbp:weight 8 to 20 kg
gptkbp:young cubs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Common_genet
gptkb:BIC
gptkb:Rusty-spotted_genet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4