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Asian Palm Civet is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Read more about Asian Palm Civet, Features, Habitat, IUCN Status, Latest News.
By Vajiram Prelims Team - Aug 20, 2025, 13:21 IST
In a bizarre incident, Kerala High Court’s Chamber 1 proceedings got disrupted recently due to a foul stench caused by Asian Palm Civet.
It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List
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Q1. What is the scientific name of the Asian Palm Civet? +
Q2. What is the IUCN conservation status of the Asian Palm Civet? +
Q3. In which regions is the Asian Palm Civet naturally found? +
Ans . It is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Q4. What is the fur color and markings of the Asian Palm Civet? +
Ans . Its fur is brownish-gray with black spots, and it has a white mask-like marking around its eyes.
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