Civet cat
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Civet cat is an imprecise term that is used for a variety of cat-like creatures including:
- Civets, of the families Viverridae and Nandiniidae
- Ring-tailed Cat or North American Civet Cat (Bassariscus astutus), related to the raccoons
- Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), a true cat
- African Wildcat (Felis silvestris libyca), a true cat
- Spotted skunks, skunks of the genus Spilogale
Civet Cat oil is famous for performing ritual to Lord Venkateshwara in Tirumala temple, Andhrapradesh.
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