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The American civet (Viverricata americanum) is a species of small, lean, mostly nocturnal mammal that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, marshlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American civet is most closely related to the small Indian civet (Viverricula indica). Like Old World civets, the American civet has sometimes been used for its musky scent for perfume. On average, the American civet is 53–58 centimeters (21–23 inches) from head to body with a 38–43 centimeters (15–17 inches) long tapering tail. American civets are nocturnal and mostly terrestrial. They inhabit holes in the ground, under rocks or in thick bush. Occasionally, pairs are formed (for mating and hunting). In areas not disturbed by humans, they have been reported to sometimes also hunt by day. American civets are primarily terrestrial, though they also climb well. Individuals sleep in burrows or hollow logs. They can dig their own burrows, but also occupy abandoned burrows of other species. In suburban habitats they use gutters or other hollow, dark spaces as makeshift burrows. The American civets are omnivores and can feed on small rodents, shrews, birds, snakes, fruit, roots and carrion. Some individuals were observed while carrying off poultry. The female has usually four or five young at a birth. The lifespan is nine to ten years. The conservation status of the American civet is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American civet's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.