A Vietnamese bride received a controversial dowry of 100 civet cats, sparking debate about animal welfare and tradition. Valued at $70,000, the civets, intended for kopi luwak production ...

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A bride in Vietnam received a bizarre yet luxurious dowry from her parents: 100 civet cats, used in the production of Kopi Luwak—one of the most expensive coffees in the world.

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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.

BEIJING (SCMP): A Vietnamese woman who received a lavish dowry from her parents of 100 civet cats, gold bars, cash, company shares and several high-value properties has shocked social media.

Civets belong to the family Viverridae, which includes other small, cat-like mammals such as genets and linsangs. Mongooses, on the other hand, are part of the family Herpestidae.

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