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 its 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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