Viverridae Collection

Suricate / Meerkat - Sentry keeping watch for predators with youngster close-by
ASW-4347 Suricate / Meerkat - Sentry keeping watch for predators with youngster close-by Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Creator: J. G
The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Thaars; an incident on the road; Musk Deer; Wild Cat...Jung Pershad and Sepa Kali...two elephants

Rasse - Vivericula malaccensis (w / c on paper)
780838 Rasse - Vivericula malaccensis (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

A Fossa at London Zoo, November 1912 (b / w photo)
1762481 A Fossa at London Zoo, November 1912 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Large spotted genet (Genetta tigrina), Elephant Plains, Sabi Sand game reserve, South Africa, November 2019

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

Picture No. 12009486
Small Grey Mongoose - pair indulging in mutual grooming on verandah floor - habituated to human presence - visitors to suburban house - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Date:

Rusty-spotted Genet (Genetta maculata) adult, sitting on beam at night, Mount Kenya N. P. Kenya, August
Rusty-spotted Genet (Genetta maculata) adult, sitting on beam at night, Mount Kenya N.P. Kenya, August

Yellow mongoose poking its head out from dusty hole

Adult and infant meerkats standing with grass in background

Back view of meerkat looking around with grass in background

Viverra sp. civet
This civet specimen was obtained in 1867, and held at The Natural History Museum, London

Small Grey Mongoose - Widespread in Cape Provinces south of the Orange River, inhabiting wide range of habitats
ASW-4808 Small Grey Mongoose - Widespread in Cape Provinces south of the Orange River, inhabiting wide range of habitats. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Galerella pulverulenta Alan J. S

Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster. Occurs in South West Arid Zone and adjacent Southern savanna
ASW-4730 Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster digging. Occurs in South West Arid Zone and adjacent Southern savanna
ASW-4729 Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster digging. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

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The viverridae family is a diverse group of carnivorous mammals that includes fascinating species such as the suricate or meerkat. These small creatures are known for their incredible sentry skills, keeping watch for predators while their young ones stay close by. Preying mainly on arthropods and reptiles obtained through digging, they thrive in open and arid landscapes like the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa's Northern Cape. One notable member of this family is the Rasse, scientifically known as Vivericula malaccensis. This elusive creature has been captured on paper, showcasing its unique features and characteristics. Another captivating image from history takes us back to London Zoo in November 1912 when a fossa was photographed in black and white. Artistic depictions also play a role in understanding these animals. A watercolor painting by Sydney Parkinson from the 18th century showcases a male Viverra nasuta, while a colored engraving by Sidney Parkinson portrays a female of the same species. Other members of the viverridae family include the large spotted genet found in Elephant Plains within Sabi Sand game reserve and the brown or Jerdonas palm civet residing in Western Ghats, Karnataka, India. Traveling further east to Southeast Asia brings us to Palawan Island where we find an intriguing Palawan Binturong captured on camera. Meanwhile, Kenya's Mount Kenya National Park provides stunning night-time shots of both adult rusty-spotted genets yawning and sitting on beams. Lastly, we have an adult small-spotted genet calling out into the night while standing confidently on a branch in Castilla y Leon, Spain during November. These glimpses into different species within the viverridae family highlight their beauty and diversity across various habitats around the world.