Apr 24, 2025 09:04 PM IST
An Indian civet cat was noticed at SGPGIMS in Lucknow, prompting its protected seize and launch by wildlife specialists, highlighting the species’ ecological significance.
A uncommon and elusive Indian civet cat was noticed contained in the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow on Thursday morning, sparking curiosity and concern amongst workers and sufferers. The animal was seen round 9 AM on the fourth ground close to the cosmetic surgery division, creating a quick commotion within the institute.
The civet captured on the SGPGIMS campus on Thursday (HT Photograph)
Immediate motion was taken by SGPGI’s safety personnel. Wildlife rescuer Irshad was referred to as in, who managed to soundly seize the civet cat. The animal was later launched into its pure habitat close to the Gautam Kheda forest.
Wildlife skilled Irshad defined that the Indian civet is a nocturnal mammal belonging to the Viverridae household, with two major species present in India—the Massive Indian Civet and the Small Indian Civet. Recognized for his or her distinctive stripes and scent glands, civets play an important ecological position, serving to management rodent populations and aiding in seed dispersal.
Regardless of their significance within the ecosystem, civet cats are sometimes misunderstood. In lots of rural areas, superstitions persist, together with the baseless perception that civets dig up graves and devour corpses. Such myths contribute to pointless concern and generally violence in opposition to the species.
The Indian civet is protected underneath Schedule II of the Wildlife Safety Act, 1972, making it unlawful to hurt or seize the animal.
PGI director professor RK Dhiman praised the alert workers, emphasising the institute’s dedication to security and wildlife safety.