What are linsangs?
Q: What are linsangs?
A: Linsangs are four feliform species, two in Asia and two in Africa. They were put into the Viverridae family in a subfamily.
Q: What are the African linsang species?
A: The African linsang species are Poiana leightoni – Leighton's linsang and Poiana richardsonii – African linsang.
Q: What are the Asiatic linsang species?
A: The Asiatic linsang species are Prionodon linsang – Banded linsang and Prionodon pardicolor – Spotted linsang.
Q: How do DNA analysis results affect classification of the Asiatic Lingsangs?
A: DNA analysis shows that the Asiatic Lingsangs (Prionodon) are not true viverrids, but may be closest living relatives to the Felidae family. Therefore, they have been put into a family of their own, separate from viverrids.
Q: How do all types of Lingsangs appear?
A: All types of Lingsangs have cat-like appearances with yellowish bodies and black markings such as stripes, blotches and spots, though distribution and nature of these markings varies between species.
Q: Are Lingsangs nocturnal animals?
A: Yes, all types of Lingsangs tend to be nocturnal animals who live solitary lives in trees.
Q: What does a typical size for a Lingasng look like?
A: A typical size for a Lingasng is around 30 cm (1 foot), with its tail more than doubling that length.
