Coffee, one of the most beloved beverages globally, has evolved from a daily staple to a symbol of indulgence. While most ...

What we do know about Owston’s civets is that they are primarily insectivorous and ground-dwelling. Their pelage coloration ...

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A Vietnamese bride received a unique dowry of 100 civet cats valued at $70,000, alongside gold bars, cash and properties.

Have you ever heard of a coffee so exclusive that its production process involves the feces of an animal? Yes, we're talking ...

Producers sell kopi luwak as if it was “a traditional cultural thing. But the Balinese don’t usually drink this coffee”. Even Peta doesn’t know how exactly the civet cats are caught.

Kopi luwak is a coffee delicacy made from civet feces and is popular in Bali. A PETA investigation found civets kept in cages where workers harvest their feces. The kopi luwak industry is big business ...

1. Kopi Luwak Also known as Civet Coffee, it is harvested from coffee beans ingested and excreted by civet cats. This Indonesian gem is celebrated for its unique production process.

After the civet cats poop the beans, the coffee farmers collect the droppings. It sure sounds strange but this step ensures the beans stay intact within the faeces as it preserves the unusual ...

A captive civet eats coffee cherries. | Nikolay81/iStock via Getty Images Unfortunately, the money generated by the bean often leads to exploitation of the civet. Rather than wait to collect its ...

Civet coffee, sold as roasted beans or as grounds, is marketed under the brand name Kafe Balos, mostly sold in the local market for the equivalent of $89 per kg ($40.50 per lb).