Asian Palm Civet & 5 cubs rescued from paddy store

Raipur: An Asian Palm Civet and five cubs were rescued from a residence in the Katghora forest division of Korba district.

They were discovered inside a paddy storage unit in Mundali village. This unusual sighting caused surprise and some apprehension among the local villagers. "The civet was unwilling to leave her young," stated DFO Kumar Nishant.

Prompt action was taken by the homeowner, Keshav Jaiswal, who informed the forest department.

"Upon receiving the information, the team reached the site and safely captured the mother civet and her five young ones," the DFO explained.

Following the rescue, the mother civet and her young offspring were released back into their natural habitat within a secure forest area nearby. "These animals pose no threat to humans; their diet consists of insects and rodents," the DFO clarified.

The DFO further highlighted the significant role of the Asian Palm Civet in the production of Palm Civet Coffee, also known as Kopi Luwak, considered one of the world's most precious, delicious, and expensive coffees, predominantly found in Bali, Indonesia.