viverrine
/vaɪˈvɛraɪn/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling civets or other small carnivorous mammals of the family Viverridae.
- Its viverrine appearance, with a long body and pointed snout, made it easy to identify.
- The biologist specialized in viverrine mammals and their behavior in the wild.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several viverrine species, including the African civet.
noun
- A mammal of the family Viverridae, such as a civet, genet, or mongoose.
- The genet is a common viverrine found in parts of Africa and Europe.
- Viverrines are known for their musky scent glands, which they use for marking territory.
- In the rainforest, the researcher observed several viverrines hunting at night.