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Civet - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | Civet cat is an imprecise term that is used for a variety of cat-like creatures such as the North American Civet Cat (Bassariscus astutus) or Ringtail, related to the racoon; the musk-producing African Civet Cat (Civettictis civetta); Asian Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis - a true cat) and African Wildcat (Felis libyca - a true cat). |
 | | Civets are omnivorous, supplementing a meat diet (both hunted and scavenged) with fruit, eggs, fish, insects, and possibly roots. |
 | | Civets are prized for their musk and their fur. |
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