Owston's Civet Information
Species information
Scientific name: Chrotogale owstoni
Distinguishing features: The Owston's civet is endemic to the Indochinese region and is distinguished by its yellowish-brown coat with bold black stripes running along its back, providing excellent camouflage in forest habitats.
Diet: Primarily feeds on earthworms, fruits, and insects.
Thức ăn yêu thích là giun đất, trái cây và côn trùng
Breeding season: January to May.
Habitat: Evergreen forests with relatively mild dry seasons.
Geographic distribution
Vietnam: Owston's civets are found from the northern regions down to the central provinces
Global: Found in western Laos along the Annamite Range, with a small population in southern China
Threat level
The Owston's civet is one of Vietnam's rarest carnivorous mammals. It is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List and is considered a priority species for conservation due to threats from hunting and habitat loss.
THREATS FACING THE OWSTON'S CIVET
WHAT IS SVW DOING TO CONSERVE OWSTON'S CIVETS IN VIETNAM?
11
Owston's civets rescued
52
successfully bred individuals