Oriental civet rescued from Wazirabad barrage

A small oriental civet, spotted at the Wazirabad barrage here, was rescued by a wildlife organisation.
The cat-like animal, with a long furry tail and a pointed snout, was rescued by a team of the Wildlife SOS yesterday, after it was spotted near the sluice gate of the barrage by the Delhi Jal Board staff working at a water treatment plant there.
The animal, which was currently under observation, would be released back into its natural habitat subsequently, a statement from the NGO said.
The staff at the barrage said wild animals were often spotted in the area as it was located close to the Yamuna Biodiversity Park.

"Civet cats can be seen in urban environments too but quite rarely, as they tend to be shy and wary of humans," said Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder of the Wildlife SOS.
The oriental or Indian civet is a native of South and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in a wide range of habitats.
This species is omnivorous and feeds on small rodents, birds, snakes, fruits, roots and carrion.
The oriental Civet is under threat due to a high demand for its musk, pelt and meat. They are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.