News:Recently,Malabar Civet was found on the streets of Kerala in the backdrop of lockdown due to Coronavirus. Facts: Malabar Civet is a nocturnal and elusive animal.It is endemic to Western Ghats of India. IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered. Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972: Schedule I CITES: Appendix III Threats: Habitat destruction and Hunting.