Owston's Civet Information
Species information
Identified by four black stripes on its back
Favorite foods include earthworms, fruit, and insects
Breeding season is from January to May
Habitat: The Owston's civet prefers evergreen habitats where the dry season is not too harsh
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 listed on the IUCN Red List as Endangered.
THREATS FACING THE OWSTON'S CIVET
WHAT IS SVW DOING TO CONSERVE OWSTON'S CIVETS IN VIETNAM?
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Owston's civets rescued
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Small-toothed palm civet released back into the wild