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Common Palm Civet

Common Palm Civets is a common mammal found in Sri Lanka. They can be seen in urban areas in ceilings of houses. Common Palm Civet is a nocturnal omnivore. They are active in night. Both male and female have scent glands underneath the tail that resemble testicles. It can spray a harmful secretion from these glands. They are solitary, nocturnal and arboreal. They can be seen in urban areas in ceilings of houses. Common Palm Civet is a nocturnal omnivore. Its primary food source is fruit. They also eat reptiles, eggs and insects as well.

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Uploaded on July 10, 2016
Taken on May 29, 2016