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Large Indian civet, Viverra zibetha. Near threatened
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Large Indian civet, Viverra zibetha. Near threatened
Large Indian civet, Viverra zibetha. Near threatened. (Civet, Viverra civetta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Large Indian Civet, Viverra zibetha, a near-threatened species of civet native to the Indian subcontinent. The Large Indian Civet, also known as the Indian Spotted Civet or the Common Indian Civet, is a medium-sized mammal with a distinctive spotted coat and long, bushy tail. They are agile climbers and excellent swimmers, inhabiting a variety of forested habitats from the Himalayas to the Deccan Plateau. This engraving is taken from Edward Griffiths' The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, published in London by Whittaker in 1825. The work was illustrated by the skilled engraver James Basire, who expertly captured the intricate patterns of the Large Indian Civet's fur and the subtlety of its features. The Natural History and Zoology communities of the early 19th century were in a period of intense exploration and documentation, and works such as The Animal Kingdom played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge of the natural world. The Large Indian Civet is currently listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as hunting for its valuable musk glands. Efforts are being made to protect this species and its habitat, including the establishment of protected areas and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods for local communities. This beautiful engraving serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and the role that scientific documentation plays in understanding and conserving biodiversity.
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