Viverricula indica
Small Indian Civet
MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Small Indian Civet is a stealthy nocturnal carnivore found across a wide range of habitats from forest to agricultural edges. Its spotted and banded coat provides excellent camouflage. Night drives in Nagarhole and Bandipur regularly reveal civets moving along forest roads. See Small Indian Civet on India's night safaris. Nocturnal carnivore guide and best wildlife reserves for civet watching.
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When and Where to Photograph Small Indian Civet
The Small Indian Civet is a stealthy nocturnal carnivore found across a wide range of habitats from forest to agricultural edges. Its spotted and banded coat provides excellent camouflage. Night drives in Nagarhole and Bandipur regularly reveal civets moving along forest roads. See Small Indian Civet on India's night safaris. Nocturnal carnivore guide and best wildlife reserves for civet watching.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Bandipur National Park.