Facts about the Large-Spotted Genet -- Genetta tigrina:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Length (including tail) 1 m, mass 1,9 kg.

COLOUR: The upperparts range from pale grey through yellow to light russet. Along the spine is a dark brown stripe and on either side of it rows of large spots that may be reddish or a much darker rusty brown. The long whitish tail has about eight dark rings the same colour as the spots, and a broad black tip. The face is strongly patterned, with a whitish chin and whitish bands running from forehead to inner side of each eye.

MOST LIKE: The Small-Spotted Genet, which is very similar in size. The large-spotted species has shorter, softer hair, its spots usually are bigger, fewer and more elongated and the tip of its tail is black, not white.

HABITAT: Well-watered country, especially the area of rivers. Likes the cover of high grass, reeds, bushes and trees.

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REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Tembe Elephant Park