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Civets have a broadly cat-like general appearance, though the muzzle is extended and often pointed, rather like that of an otter, mongoose or even possibly a ferret. They range in length from about 43 to 71 cm (17 to 28 in) (excluding their long tails) and in weight from about 1.4 to 4.5 kg (3 to 10 lb).
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The word "kitten" derives from the Middle English word kitoun, which in turn came from the Old French chitoun or cheton. [1] Juvenile big cats are called "cubs" rather than kittens; either term (but usually more commonly "kitten") may be used for the young of smaller wild felids, such as ocelots, caracals, and lynxes.
The caracal has a total of 30 teeth; the dental formula is 3.1.3.1 3.1.2.1. The deciduous dentition is 3.1.2 3.1.2. The canines are up to 2 cm (0.79 in) long and sharp. The caracal lacks the second upper premolars, and the upper molars are diminutive. [18] The large paws have four digits in the hind legs and five in the fore legs.
Female African civets normally give birth to one to four young. The young are born in advanced stages compared to most carnivores. [clarification needed] They are covered in a dark, short fur and can crawl at birth. The young leave the nest after 18 days but are still dependent on the mother for milk and protection for another two months. [37]
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The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), also called common palm civet, toddy cat and musang, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern as it accommodates to a broad range of habitats. It is widely distributed with large populations that in 2008 were thought unlikely to be ...