====== Civet ====== A civet is a small, lithe-bodied, mostly nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, especially the tropical forests. The term civet applies to over a dozen different mammal species. Most of the species diversity is found in southeast Asia. The best-known civet species is the African civet, //Civettictis civetta//, which historically has been the main species from which was obtained a musky scent used in perfumery. The word civet may also refer to the distinctive musky scent produced by the animals. ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civet|source]]) {{scribblenauts-unlimited:c:civet.jpg}}