African Civet

The Midnight Wanderer

Most people never realise a civet has walked past them.

These nocturnal hunters spend their nights quietly patrolling riverbeds, game paths and woodland, searching for anything from rodents and birds to fruit and insects. Their striking black-and-white markings make them one of Africa's most distinctive mammals.

A civet hunt demands patience and discipline. It usually means long hours after sunset, listening to the bush come alive while waiting for a brief opportunity that may last only moments.

They're not hunted for inches or horn length.

They're pursued because opportunities are scarce, and every successful hunt tells a story few others can.

For collectors of Africa's unique species, the African civet remains a trophy unlike any other.