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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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Latest revision as of 21:09, January 11, 2009
Civets are part of the carnivore family Viverridae. They are native to Africa and 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' (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.[1]