Hyena civet (SciiFii)

The hyena civet (Hyaenaviverris congoensis) is a species of civet that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests of Africa to help boost biodiversity. The hyena civet is the world's largest species of civet, growing on average to be about the size of a spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta). Unlike hyenas, the hyena civets are well adapted to living in the jungles, as opposed to living in the open grasslands. The hyena civet is an adaptable omnivore and its diet is varied, feeding primarily on both meat and plants, including fruits, leaves, twigs and insects. However, there are occasional reports of hyena civets hunting antelopes, baboons, mandrills, young gorillas, young chimpanzees/bonobos, and carrion. The hyena civet is a rather solitary animal that spends throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the hyena civet is Near Threatened due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the hyena civets are a protected species and are making a comeback.
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