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Predators
Genet
Genet · Genetta
The genet lives a hidden, nocturnal life and has a strikingly spotted coat pattern and a distinctly ringed tail.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length about 50 cm, tail of similar length, weight usually 1–2 kg
- Males and females
- Males and females are hardly distinguishable in appearance, males are minimally larger
- Sounds
- Harsh mewing, hissing and sometimes quiet growling when agitated
- Diet
- Hunts small mammals, birds and reptiles, and also eats insects and fruit
- Offspring
- After about 10 weeks usually 2–3 young are born, sheltered in tree hollows or rock crevices
How to identify Genet
Genets are slender animals with a long, black tail that is clearly ringed. Their fur shows a high-contrast pattern of dark spots on a sandy-grey to yellowish background colour. The markings are reminiscent of leopards and vary depending on the individual.
With a body length of around 50 centimetres and a tail of roughly the same length, genets look particularly lithe. Characteristic features are their large ears, pointed face and short limbs. Their posture often appears low and cat-like, moving in a sneaking manner.
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Where Genet live
Botswana
South Africa
Namibia
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