Civets Spotted for the First Time at Feitsui Reservoir, Mother and Kitten Photographed

According to the Central News Agency, the appearance of civets at Feitsui Reservoir has attracted attention. The Feitsui Reservoir Administration stated today that this civet appeared in the restricted area with a kitten. They believe the environment is suitable for habitation, and because the reservoir is strictly controlled, the civets are not at risk of being killed by stray dogs. The administration responded on the 21st that staff had repeatedly spotted the civet near their office within the park. As this was the first sighting, they posted photos on their official Threads account. The administration mentioned that this was the first time a civet had appeared in the restricted area, surprising the staff, although other wildlife such as black kites, yellow-margined box turtles, Formosan serows, and Mikado pheasants are frequently seen. In a post today, the administration noted that the sighting of the protected civet has drawn significant interest, with netizens speculating whether the civet was pregnant due to its round shape. The administration stated that ecological surveyors were thrilled to capture footage of the mother and kitten together. This footage demonstrates not only the high quality of water resource conservation at Feitsui Reservoir but also the successful maintenance of natural habitats. The administration noted that the adult civet is the same one previously photographed, suggesting the reservoir is a suitable habitat, which explains why they are frequently seen near the office. Regarding comments from netizens about finding a dead civet in the Wulai mountain area of New Taipei City, allegedly killed by dogs, the administration responded that the Feitsui Reservoir restricted area is not part of the Wulai mountain area. Access is strictly controlled, and personnel conduct regular patrols, preventing stray dogs from entering and ensuring civets are not at risk of dog attacks.