'''Civets''' are part of the carnivore family ''Viverridae''. They are native to [[Africa]] and [[Asia|Southern Asian]] countries, and the various species can be broadly characterised by their long tails, retractile claws, pointed ears and cat-like faces. | '''Civets''' are part of the carnivore family ''Viverridae''. They are native to [[Africa]] and [[Asia|Southern Asian]] countries, and the various species can be broadly characterised by their long tails, retractile claws, pointed ears and cat-like faces. |