A bride in Vietnam received an unusual dowry from her parents. The girl was given 100 civets - wild cat-like animals that belong to the viverrid family, MIR24 reports.
The exotic wedding gift is valued at 1,8 billion Vietnamese dong, equivalent to about 70 thousand USD. The high price is explained by the commercial value of these animals.
Civets, also known as civet cats, are traditionally used in Vietnam to produce one of the most expensive coffees in the world. The beans pass through the animals' digestive system, which gives the drink its special taste and aroma.
Information about the unusual dowry caused a wide resonance on social networks. Many Internet users expressed concern about the possible exploitation of animals and the ethics of such a gift.
