Asian Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Asian palm civets are nocturnal, mostly solitary mammals found in forests, plantations, gardens, and villages across South and Southeast Asia. They are agile climbers that feed on fruit, nectar, insects, small vertebrates, and eggs, often moving quietly through trees after dark. They use scent glands to mark routes and communicate, leaving a strong musky odor. A notable fact is that coffee beans eaten and passed by this species are used to make kopi luwak, though wild-foraged beans are far less common than farmed production.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Asian Palm Civet