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[[image:Paradoxurus hermaphroditus philippensis.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Common Palm Civet]]

[[image:Paradoxurus hermaphroditus philippensis.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Common Palm Civet]]

'''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 [[South Asia|Southern Asian]] countries, and the various species can be broadly characterised by their long tails, retractile claws, pointed ears and [[cat]]-like faces.

They are perhaps best known in Western nations through the sale of 'civet coffee', a variety of the drink which has been fermented in the digestive system of a civet in order to give it a distinctive taste. It is also the most expensive [[coffee]] in the world.<ref>http://www.civetcoffee.net</ref>

They are perhaps best known in Western nations through the sale of 'civet coffee' (Kopi Luwak), a variety of the drink which has been fermented in the [[digestive system]] of a civet in order to give it a distinctive taste. It is also the most expensive [[coffee]] in the world.<ref>http://www.civetcoffee.net</ref>

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