CHAPTER XXII 
The Civet Family 
T HE Civet family occupies a position between the true cats and 
the hyenas. They have long, thin bodies, short limbs, a long 
tail, and a sharp-pointed snout; and are clothed with stiff, harsh 
fur. There are usually five digits or fingers on each limb, but those 
THE CIVET CAT 
Feeds upon birds and small quadrupeds 
corresponding to our thumb and great toe may be wanting; and in 
walking the wrist and ankle are brought much nearer the ground 
than is the case with the cats. The claws in most species can be but 
partially drawn back. The skull is longer than that of the cats, and 
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