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When: April 11, 2019

Where: Faunapark Flakkee Nieuwe-Tonge, The Netherlands

The zoo's season wasn't open for very long when we visited, so the Asian Palm Civets weren't *that* used to seeing people - with cameras - yet.

And eating with on-lookers is something that makes you somewhat vulnerable. In the end, it didn't stop them. That trust is an amazing thing.

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

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Description

When: April 11, 2019

Where: Faunapark Flakkee Nieuwe-Tonge, The Netherlands

The zoo's season wasn't open for very long when we visited, so the Asian Palm Civets weren't *that* used to seeing people - with cameras - yet.

And eating with on-lookers is something that makes you somewhat vulnerable. In the end, it didn't stop them. That trust is an amazing thing.

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