Paradoxurus Collection

Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3
FLO4646260 Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 1 and African civet, Civettictis civetta 2
FLO4569169 Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 1 and African civet, Civettictis civetta 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Brown / Jerdonas palm civet (Paradoxurus jerdoni) Western Ghats, Karnataka, India
Brown / Jerdons palm civet (Paradoxurus jerdoni) Western Ghats, Karnataka, India. Endemic

American paradoxure, Paradoxurus dubius. From a specimen in Philadelphia Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Meerkat, mongoose, kusimanse and palm civet
Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Golden and asian palm civets
Golden palm civet, Paradoxurus zeylonensis 1 and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 2. Paradoxures. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Binturong or bearcat, Arctictis binturong. Vulnerable. (Paradoxurus binturong) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Asian palm civet or toddy cat, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pougoune, Paradoxurus tipus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron

Asian palm civet and African civet
Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 1 and African civet, Civettictis civetta 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Asian palm civet, greater grison, and Sunda stink badger
Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 1, greater grison, Galictis vittata 2, and Sunda stink badger, Mydaus javanensis 3

Picture No. 10852558
Common Palm Civet / Toddy Cat (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) Date:

Picture No. 10852433
Common Palm Civet / Toddy Cat (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) Date:

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Paradoxurus, also known as the Asian palm civet, is a fascinating creature that plays a unique role in the ecosystem. These small mammals are primarily found in Southeast Asia and are known for their ability to digest coffee cherries and excrete the beans, which are then collected to make one of the most expensive coffees in the world - Kopi Luwak. Despite their cute appearance, paradoxuruses have sharp claws and teeth that they use for hunting insects, small mammals, birds, and fruits, and are excellent climbers and spend much of their time high up in trees searching for food. Unfortunately, paradoxuruses face threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal wildlife trade. Conservation efforts are being made to protect these animals and ensure their survival in the wild. Next time you enjoy a cup of Kopi Luwak or spot a paradoxurus in its natural habitat, take a moment to appreciate this remarkable creature's important role in nature.