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When: May 16, 2020

Where: Faunapark Flakkee Nieuwe-Tonge, The Netherlands

Most zoos were forced to close for about two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Some animals liked the peace and quiet, and had to get back used to seeing more people again.

Others were quite happy to see all these new people with different smells and sounds The Civets were still on the fence - they're very curious, but a bit more hesitant

Species: Asian Palm Civet (Loewak, Palmroller of koffierat)

Latin name: Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus

Originates from Pakistan, India, Southern China and Southeast Asia.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

… It is probably for its part in the production of Kopi Luwak – a civet coffee that refers to the seeds of coffee berries once they have been eaten and defecated by this animal – that they are best known.

… It has been suggested that the increase of capturing Asian Palm Civets to produce Kopi Luwak – aside from being hunted for bush meat and the pet trade – may constitute a significant threat to wild populations.

… Unlike similar Civet species, the Asian Palm Civet has a ringless tail.

… Their habit of feeding on palm flower sap, which turns into toddy (a sweet liquor) when fermented, has been cause to sometimes name Asian Palm Civets “Toddy Cats”.

… Anal scent glands will emit a nauseating secretion as a chemical defense when threatened or upset.

… Despite what it’s species name might suggest – Hermaphroditus – the Asian Palm Civets have, like all other mammals, two distinct sexes and are not in fact hermaphrodites.

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Description

When: May 16, 2020

Where: Faunapark Flakkee Nieuwe-Tonge, The Netherlands

Most zoos were forced to close for about two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Some animals liked the peace and quiet, and had to get back used to seeing more people again.

Others were quite happy to see all these new people with different smells and sounds The Civets were still on the fence - they're very curious, but a bit more hesitant

Species: Asian Palm Civet (Loewak, Palmroller of koffierat)

Latin name: Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus

Originates from Pakistan, India, Southern China and Southeast Asia.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

… It is probably for its part in the production of Kopi Luwak – a civet coffee that refers to the seeds of coffee berries once they have been eaten and defecated by this animal – that they are best known.

… It has been suggested that the increase of capturing Asian Palm Civets to produce Kopi Luwak – aside from being hunted for bush meat and the pet trade – may constitute a significant threat to wild populations.

… Unlike similar Civet species, the Asian Palm Civet has a ringless tail.

… Their habit of feeding on palm flower sap, which turns into toddy (a sweet liquor) when fermented, has been cause to sometimes name Asian Palm Civets “Toddy Cats”.

… Anal scent glands will emit a nauseating secretion as a chemical defense when threatened or upset.

… Despite what it’s species name might suggest – Hermaphroditus – the Asian Palm Civets have, like all other mammals, two distinct sexes and are not in fact hermaphrodites.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | WIXsite