Small-toothed Palm Civet

The small-toothed palm civet is blackish grey, has black paws and three black longitudinal stripes on the back. The black stripes appear as rows of broken spots, but some individuals also have white tips on the ears, depending on their region of origin. The long tail has a tubular shape, and appears light and fluffy. Its body measures about 53 cm (21 in) with a tail of 58 cm (23 in) and weighs 2.4 kg (5.3 lb). It has short fur that is generally a tawny or buff color while the head is a darker greyish tawny. The coat color is generally lighter at a younger age, and darkens as the individuals matures. Its muzzle is brown with a white streak that extends from the nose to the forehead. Females have the perineal scent gland near the vulva.

The small-toothed palm civet's diet is varied and omnivorous, and usually consists of insects, small mammals, nesting birds, fruits, frogs and lizards. It is solitary, arboreal and nocturnal. However, small-toothed palm civets have occasionally been spotted feeding together in the treetops as well as falling asleep while making physical contact.

Reproduction. Very little is known about the reproductive behavior of the small-toothed palm civet due to their arboreal and nocturnal lifestyle. It is believed that they follow an aseasonal reproductive schedule, with females having two to three litters per year. Each litter contains 2-3 young civets. The gestation period for small-toothed palm civets is roughly 45 days.