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Large-spotted Genet
Afrikaans name: Grootkolmuskejaatkat
Large-spotted Genets are nocturnal creatures
Photo © Steven Herbert
Genetta tigrina
Interesting facts about Genets
The Large-spotted Genet is sometimes called the Cape Genet or Blotched Genet. This small carnivore can be found over much of Africa as far north as Senegal and Somalia.
Large-spotted Genets feed on small food items such as small rodents, birds, insects and scorpions. They may also eat wild fruits at times.
They are a nocturnal species and are likely to be seen singly. They are found in areas with lots of vegetation.
Females normally give birth to 3 young during summer. The young become independent after a year or so.
References and further reading
An Introduction to the Larger Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Joanna Dalton - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 77Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 38
Chris and Tilde Stuart's Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Year Published: 1988 - Page: 144
Field Guide to the Mammals of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. de V. Pienaar et al. - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 77
Kruger National Park Questions and Answers - Author: P.F. Fourie - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 301
Land Mammals of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Reay HN Smithers - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 116
Land Mammals of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Reay HN Smithers - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 116
Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Burger Cillier - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 29
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southern Africa - 2nd edi - Author: Editor - Alan Duggan - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 418
Signs of the Wild - Author: Clive Walker - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 75
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 321