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A rare glimpse of Small Indian Civet

Small Indian Civet cat showed up yesterday night behind the kitchen at Tree House Hideaway, Bandhavgarh. After the guests had dined, it was time to head to the kitchen for Kshitij for the supper. As he entered the backyard of the kitchen, he saw this creature of night take a swift run into the dark. He then tossed a powerful light stream into the bushes and took a lovely photograph of the cat posing at the camera.

Kshitij explained, “This was the first time in two years that the Small Indian Civet was seen in the property; however the Common Palm Civet cats were quite often seen in the property as well as inside the jungle. These cats are active during night searching for food. They don’t like much climbing on the trees; they are terrestrial. They habituate in thick grass, scrubs, bushes, and dark burrows in the rocks. They eat animals like lizards, rodents, insects and also fruits. Although their status is ‘least concerned’ and their population is sufficient enough, they are one of the animals very rarely seen.”

He decided to set up the Night Trap Camera for the night. And yes, the camera caught the cat’s move at 01.05 AM in the morning! Do check out!

Pugdundee Safaris is recognized as one of India’s leading responsible safari companies. With seven intimate jungle lodges in Central India and many bespoke wilderness experiences, it presents the very best of the Indian subcontinent wildlife & hospitality.

Tree House Hideaway – On and among the trees in our five tree houses there is a route to hide away of fantasies. In the 21 acres area of forest rests an option of experiencing the snug life inside the rooms or venturing out in the tiger-infested wild. The property has its resident species of birds, reptiles, and animals residing around the forest trees, and over time the area has now become a small secure park for them. You can spend your time unseen and undisturbed in the intimacy of your room or choose to go looking for wild animals & birds in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

In the wild world of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the outlook of tree houses is grunge and sturdy looking but the door opens to acceptable elegance complementing the outside world. The designs are a fusion of contemporary and traditional jungle living with earthy and eco essentials. Property houses 5 very well-spaced Treehouses. These Tree houses have been made by local carpenters using regularized wood. Local craft knowledge and traditional expertise have been put to use to ensure that the Tree Houses blend harmoniously with nature. The Lodge also has a Machaan overlooking a water hole frequented by wild animals, a bar cum lounge, alfresco dining options, and an organic garden.