Large Civet (Noun)
Meaning
Common civet of India and southeast Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The large civet, with its unique mask-like markings on the face, inhabits dense forests of India and parts of Southeast Asia.
- Despite their ability to release an extremely pungent secretion, the large civet does not emit the strong smell frequently unless provoked or sensing danger.
- Local Indian folktales talk of various encounters between humans and the nocturnal large civet that dwell in forest environs.
- Large civet often eats small mammals, insects, birds and even fruits during their nightly raids of homes in the forest fringes.
- The presence of the large civet aids in sustaining ecological balance in its habitats, and human-wildlife conflicts can be avoided by keeping food indoors and removing easy access to domestic pet foods outdoors.