Complex sentence: The African Civet is a solitary mammal that is easily recognizable by its unique coloration; the black and white stripes and blotches covering the coarse pelage of the animal are extremely variable and allow it to be cryptic.
Split into simpler sentences: The African Civet is a solitary mammal which is easily recognizable by its unique coloration. The black and white stripes and blotches covering the coarse pelage of the animal are extremely variable and allow it to be cryptic.