Manila, April 22 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) released a rescued juvenile male Philippine Palm Civet back to its natural habitat in Zamboanga del Norte province on Wednesday.

The DENR-9 said the personnel of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Liloy led the release of the nocturnal, tree-dwelling mammal, locally known as "musang" or "milo", in a forested area in Labason town.

Inspector Joel Sabijon, Labason municipal fire marshal, said the animal was found by firemen inside their quarters on the evening of April 19 and was immediately turned over to CENRO-Liloy for proper handling.

"The rescue shows effective coordination between first responders and en...