Genets are slender cat-like animals with a long body, a long ringed tail, large ears, a pointed muzzle and partly retractile claws. Their fur is spotted, but melanistic genets have also been recorded. They have musk glands and anal sacs. [41] [42] They also have perineal glands. [43]

The rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata), [2] also called panther genet and large-spotted genet, is a genet that is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa. It is considered common and therefore listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. [1]

Across Africa, there are about 14 identified species of genet, including the common genet, small-spotted genet, cape genet, and more—some facing habitat loss.

2023年7月27日 · Genets are the cat-like carnivores of Africa, frequently spotted on safari. Learn more about the 14 species of genet found on the continent

The rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata), also called panther genet and large-spotted genet, is a genet that is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa. It is considered common and therefore listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

2024年5月27日 · The different species of genet are found throughout Africa, though the small-spotted genet is also found in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and France as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa and the western Arabian peninsula.

The rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata), also known as large-spotted genet and blotched genet, is a widespread species of African genet. Genets are small cat-like carnivores in the Viverridae family, which is closely related to the mongoose family.

Small Spotted Genet - also known as Common Genet [Genetta genetta] Appearance. The Small-Spotted Genet is slightly smaller than the Large-Spotted Genet, and the markings are more distinct black and white and without a rusty tinge. The tail is white tipped, as opposed to the black tipped tail of the Large-Spotted Genet.

Cape genets, or large-spotted genets (Genetta tigrina), are native to southern Africa. They can be found in the extreme northeastern parts of Namibia, in northern and eastern Botswana, and eastern areas of southern Africa including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland …

The Large-spotted Genet, scientifically known as Genetta tigrina, is a small, cat-like mammal native to Africa. Characterized by its long body, short legs, and long, bushy tail, it is easily identified by its distinctive coat pattern.