Sometimes, we will have unexpected “guests” in our homes, parks, or even coffee shops. They can range from pesky insects to exotic creatures—including a civet cat.
Yes, a civet cat was spotted at Queenstown coffee shop and it went viral because of how cute it looked.
What is a Civet Cat?
Before we go into details, some of you may be wondering what civet cats are.
Contrary to its name, civet cats are not cats. They look more like raccoons and are small, lean and nocturnal creatures native to tropical Asia and Africa.
Civet Spotted in Queenstown Coffeeshop
A Facebook user, whose surname was Li, posted about this encounter at a coffee shop in Block 49, Stirling Road at about 6.30am last week.
Li was told by the coffee shop owner that it was a “raccoon” but knew that it was a palm civet juvenile as there were sightings of the species in the vicinity.
He suggested the owner to leave it alone or call ACRES if needed. By the time he reached the coffee shop at 10 am, the civet cat was still there—hurdled in a corner.
Civet Was Eventually Rescued and Euthanised
The civet was rescued by the National Parks Board (NParks). However, it suffered some burns and injuries after entering the coffee shop.
It was sent to the zoo for a health check and was found to be in poor health even before it was found.
As such, it was euthanised humanely.
Unfortunately, while the sight of a civet nestled near pipes was endearing, it had suffered some burns after entering the coffee shop.
A veterinarian also assessed that the civet was in poor health condition even before the sighting. As such, they euthanised the civet on welfare grounds.
What to do if You Encounter a Civet in Future
If you encounter a civet in future, do not chase it or provoke it and keep a safe distance.
They are generally shy creatures but may attack if they are antagonised.
You may call NParks at 1800-476-1600 if you need any assistance.
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Featured Image: Brice Li / Facebook.com
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