CIVETS

Civets are mammals that look like a cross between a cat, a weasel, and a monkey. They are usually about the size of a house cat, but their long body, short legs, and long tail make them look a bit different. They have a very furry coat that can be any combination of tan, black, and white. They have dark rings around their eyes, and their faces look like a mix of a cat, a weasel, and a monkey. They live in tropical jungles and forests in Asia, Africa, and Indonesia. Civets eat mostly fruit and small animals like insects, birds, and frogs. They like to climb trees and they like to sleep in hollow trees or in the branches of trees.