Nandiniidae

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Depending on the source, the African Palm Civet (Nandinia binotata) either constitutes the whole of the family Nandiniidae or belongs as a genera of family Viverridae.

From a physical standpoint, the animal's lack of a calcified inner ear (non-ossified bulla) served as the primary reason for its placement in its own family.

It's an arboreal species, native to the tropical forests of equatorial Africa.

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