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Viverrine

Of or pertaining to the Viverridae, or Civet family.

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Carnivore 76% connected

One of the Carnivora.

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Civet 76% connected

A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or b…

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Fossa 76% connected

A pit, groove, cavity, or depression, of greater or less depth; as, the temporal fossa on the side of the skull; the nasal fossae containing the nost…

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Genet 76% connected

Alt. of Genette

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Meerkat 76% connected

A South African carnivore (Cynictis penicillata), allied to the ichneumons.

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Mongoose 76% connected

Alt. of Mongoos

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