The Civet Project: Viverridae Research
WEBWith your support, we promote the conservation and welfare of civets and related species within the Viverridae family. Through our activities, we inspire empathy for lesser-known species including those yet to be formally recognised as vulnerable to extinction.
The Civet Project | The Civet Project
WEBThe Civet Project Foundation's mission is to promote the conservation and welfare of species within the Viverridae family, a highly enigmatic yet ancient family of carnivores.
Who We Are | The Civet Project
WEBJes founded the Civet Project in 2019 to address the lack of civet representation in the public, academic, and conservation spheres despite the numerous threats they face. The organisation was awarded charity status in 2023.
What is a civet and why should we care? - Asia for Animals
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The Civet Project takes a holistic approach to support both in-situ and ex-situ conservation via research, awareness campaigns, policy advocacy, and conservation breeding.
African civet - Wikipedia
WEBThe African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a large viverrid native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is considered common and widely distributed in woodlands and secondary forests. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
Asian palm civet - Wikipedia
WEBThe Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), also called common palm civet, toddy cat and musang, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern as it accommodates to a broad range of habitats.
WEBGOAL 1: To implement effective protection of Owston’s Civet and all co-occurring, hunting-sensitive species at a minimum of three priority sites. Objective 1.1. Prioritise sites for Owston’s Civet conservation action Objective 1.2. Increase penalties for all hunting, especially snaring Objective 1.3.
Commercial civet farming practices and conservation impacts on …
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Demand for luxury wild meat and civet coffee has driven the establishment of civet farms in South-east Asia, including in Vietnam. However, little is known about the impacts of these farms on wild civet populations. In 2020, semi-structured interviews were used to explore the status and trade ...
ADW: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus: INFORMATION
WEBCommunication and Perception. Civets are typically silent, but can make a noise that sounds similar to meows. They also snarl, hiss, and spit when they are alarmed or harassed. Instead of using vocalizations, the Asian palm civets use their scent gland as their primary means of communication.
Conservation status, ex situ priorities and emerging threats to …
WEBOct 18, 2020 · Owston's civet Chrotogale owstoni is the conservation priority from this region. The rapidly declining status of Large-spotted civet Viverra megaspila needs careful monitoring, as it may warrant intervention soon.
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