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Genetta genetta
A secretive, nocturnal species, the common genet inhabits rocky terrain with caves, dense scrub land, pine forests, and marshland. This handsome, feline-looking animal, has a pale grey and black spotted coat, with a long striped tail
This little guy was curious about us and hung around all night at a camp in the Kruger National Park. About the size of a house cat and very sweet demeanor. However, he caught a big bug in front of us, and the quick snap of the jaw and crush of a really big insect made us realize that the genet remains a wild animal!
Spotted on Nov 13, 2011
Submitted on Aug 13, 2012
10 Comments
hahaha, i thought so - but I wasn't sure ;)
they are beautiful though.... thank you Harsha
I didn't literally mean it's your cat. :)
Thank you Stian!
Wow, fantastic pictures Smith'sZoo. I have never seen this animal before, thanks for sharing :)
this is not my cat Harsha - but I wouldn't mind one, they are beautiful!
Your cat is lovely! :)
Thank you Jeannette, Chief RE, Cindy and Brinez 1!
Lovely series and info :)
Great spotting...
Really cool :) great photo!
That would be an amazing encounter! Thank you for sharing.