Cape genet
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.[2] Like other genets, it is nocturnal and arboreal. It prefers riparian zones of forests, as long as these are not marshy places.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Viverridae |
| Genus: | Genetta |
| Species: | G. tigrina
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| Genetta tigrina (Schreber, 1778)
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Cape Genet Media
A Cape genet in Botswana. Photo taken by Hp.Baumeler of Switzerland
Large Spotted Genet Genetta tigrina at Cincinnati Zoo
References
- ↑ Gaubert, P. & Do Linh San, E. (2015). "Genetta tigrina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015: e.T41702A45219459. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T41702A45219459.en. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ↑ Philippe Gaubert (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle; Group), Emmanuel Do Linh San (IUCN SSC Small Carnivore Specialist (2015-02-28). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Genetta tigrina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ↑ Diet of the South African large-spotted genet Genetta tigrina (Carnivora, Viverridae) in a coastal dune forest. Roberts, P.; Somers, M.; White, R.; Nel, J. 2007.