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Cape genet
Large-spotted Genet (Genetta tigrina) (17356502041) (crop).jpg
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Genetta
Species:
tigrina

The Cape genet (Genetta tigrina), is a type of genet. It is also called the South African large-spotted genet. It only lives in South Africa. It is a Least Concern species. Like other genets, it is nocturnal and arboreal. It prefers riparian zones of forests, as long as these are not marshy places.

Images for kids

  • Genetta in Botswana

    Cape genet in Maun, Botswana

  • Large SpottedGenet CincinnatiZoo

    Cape genet in captivity

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Genetta tigrina para niños

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