Civets belong to which family?

• A. Viverridae
• B. Felidae
• C. Canidae
• D. Herpestidae

Answer: (A)

In taxonomy within the order Carnivora, civets are placed in the family Viverridae. This family groups civets and genets together based on evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics that distinguish them from other carnivoran families. The other families listed—Felidae (cats), Canidae (dogs), and Herpestidae (mongooses)—represent different lineages, so civets are not members of those families. Therefore, the best answer is Viverridae.