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12.1.6. The Malabar Civet (Viverra civettina)


It is considered to be one of the world’s rarest mammals.


It is endemic to India and was first reported from Tra-vancore, Kerala.


It is nocturnal in nature and found exclusively in the Western Ghats.


Habitat: Wooded plains and hill slopes of evergreen rainforests.


Habitat / distribution: Western Ghats.


Threats: Deforestation and commercial plantations are major threats.


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The Spitting Cobra spits venom which can spray more than 1.8 meters, or 6 feet. It has near perfect aim, and will fire straight into the eyes of it’s prey.