Common Palm Civet

Common Palm Civet

Musang Luwak
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Musang Luwak

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Pallas, 1777
Common Palm Civet

The upper body varies from greenish-brown to dark gray, with a paler underside. The tail is shorter; agile but stout; color pattern varies, generally grayish brown. The face, legs, and tail are dark brown or black. Usually, there are three vague and broken dark lines along the back. Adult females have three pairs of nipples.

📍 Common Palm Civets can still be found in several locations in:

– Cikabayan
– Bamboo Arboretum
– Al-Hurriyyah Forest
– Lecturer Housing