Asian Palm Civets – Southeast Asia

Asian palm civets are native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. They are known for their unique ability to produce the most expensive coffee in the world, Kopi Luwak, made from coffee beans that have been digested and excreted by the civets. In the ’90s and ’00s, however, these animals gained attention as potential pets.

Despite their adorable appearance, pet ownership can be challenging as they require specific diets and large enclosures to thrive. Additionally, many countries have laws prohibiting the ownership of these creatures as pets, and it is illegal to export them from their native countries.