In 2022, PETA said tourists should avoid the kopi luwak after civets were found to be distressed when their feces were collected. March 18, 2024: This story has been updated with PETA's comments.

GoFundMe page for Bali crash victim Peta Richards receives staggering donation In just over 24 hours since a fundraiser was launched to raise money for a Melbourne mum involved in a horrific ...

Kopi luwak is a coffee delicacy made from civet feces and is popular in Bali. A PETA investigation found civets kept in cages where workers harvest their feces. The kopi luwak industry is big business ...

Jason Baker, the senior vice-president of Peta, told CNBC that the footage was taken at a farm in Catur, a small town 48km (30 miles) north of Ubud that’s popular for trekking in Bali.

Donations range from a few dollars into the thousands, with some forking out between $5,000 – $10,000 to support the young family. Peta and her husband Matt during a trip to the Philippines.