Large-spotted genet
'Genetta tigrina'
Other names: Bush or Cape genet
Swahili: Kanu
Best parks to see it: Lodges and camps
Two species of genets can be found and are quite common in Kenya. The large-spotted genet (in the image) is slightly bigger measuring up to 3 ft or 1 m excluding the tail, is short-furred and has larger spots, while the Neumann's or small-spotted genet ('Genetta genetta') has a distinctive dorsal crest of erectile hairs and smaller spots. Both are nocturnal, terrestrial and arboreal, and usually solitary.
Genets live in a variety of habitats, but favour woodlands and forests. Though they are not easily seen out in the bush, they are frequently seen at camps and lodges, where they roam in search for food and become almost house pets.
Genet at Samburu Intrepids, Samburu National Reserve. J.Y./Kenyalogy.com
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