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The Story of Manh
In May 2025, Manh was among 230 masked palm civets rescued from two illegal captive facilities in Lang Son Province. When he arrived at Save Vietnam's Wildlife, he was suffering from a severe injury—he had lost half of his front leg after being attacked by another civet in the overcrowded and stressful conditions of captivity. The injury left him unable to hunt or survive on his own in the wild.
Although Manh can never return to the forest, he has found a new purpose as one of our Education Ambassadors. Through his story, he helps visitors understand the devastating consequences of illegal wildlife captivity. His name, Manh, means "strong" in Vietnamese - a reminder of the resilience and determination he has shown throughout his journey.
We hope Manh's story will inspire more people to protect masked palm civets and help end the cruel practice of keeping wild animals in captivity for any purpose.
The story of An
An was one of 230 masked palm civets rescued from an illegal wildlife farm in May 2025.
During her time in captivity, she lived in poor conditions and was fed an unsuitable diet of rice porridge and pig feed. By the time she arrived at Save Vietnam's Wildlife's Rescue Centre, An was underweight, highly stressed, and fearful—clear signs of the long-term effects of captivity. Having spent so long away from her natural habitat, she had also lost many of the survival skills she would need to return to the wild.
After her rescue, An received veterinary care and underwent a behavioural rehabilitation programme. Despite her progress, the lasting impacts of captivity meant she was no longer suitable for release.
Today, An lives permanently at the Rescue Centre alongside two other masked palm civets. Her name, An, means "peace" and "safety" in Vietnamese - something she truly deserves after enduring months of captivity.
The story of Hoa
In May 2025, Hoa was one of 230 masked palm civets rescued from two illegal captive wildlife facilities in Lang Son Province. When she arrived at Save Vietnam's Wildlife, she was exhausted and severely malnourished.
Thanks to the dedicated care provided by Save Vietnam's Wildlife, Hoa made a full recovery. However, after spending so long in captivity, she had lost the survival skills needed to return to the wild. Today, she serves as one of our Education Ambassadors, helping visitors understand the importance of protecting wildlife and the devastating impacts of captivity.
Her name, Hoa, means "harmony" in Vietnamese - a symbol of the peaceful life she now enjoys, free from cages and chains.
We hope Hoa's story will inspire more people to protect masked palm civets and help bring an end to the cruel captive wildlife industry.
