Habitat loss from deforestation, urbanisation and agriculture-related land-use changes has driven the species to near-extinction. Another major threat is hunting, as the Malabar civet’s scent ...

In 2003, scientists identified palm civets as the animal that was most likely to have first passed another deadly new virus – Sars – to humans. Sars (short for Severe Acute Respiratory ...

and small-toothed palm civet. These four species share similar ecology such as nocturnal, semi-arboreal, and frugivory. News organizations may use or redistribute this image, with proper ...

Dissanaike had seen numerous roadkills while driving, but the soft goldenness of the bushy tail of this animal grabbed his attention, so he stopped the vehicle and walked to inspect the carcass. “I ...

State govt gives nod to TTD’s proposal to fund Rs1.97 cr for finishing works, including lighting and elevationsThe house will ...

“Camera traps have changed the game and helped us understand species much better. This is particularly true of the small, nocturnal animals such as otters, small cats, civets and badgers ...

Officials confirmed the species, typically found in African forests, and transferred it to a veterinary hospital for examination. After necessary health checks, the civet cat was safely released ...

The Nocturnal House at Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati is set to showcase civet cats, owls, and other nocturnal ...

The sleepy animal, which turned out to be a young common palm civet, looked around with curious black eyes and sniffed a few times. Perhaps it was confused by the daylight, as civets are nocturnal ...