Description: The head is slightly flattened and the legs short with small paws. The ears are small and rounded and their claws do not fully retract. Coat: Plain reddish-brown with a white underside, they have dark spots on the throat, belly and the inside of the legs. The ears are black with ochre at the base and they have white tear-streaks.
Size: Head and body length 41-50cm, tail length 13-15cm.
Weight: 5.5-8 kg.
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Habitat: Forest and scrub, usually near water.
Range:
Distribution: Borneo, Sumatra and Malaya.
Status: Vulnerable.
Daily Rhythm: Nocturnal.
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Prey: Small mammals, birds, fish and amphibians.
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