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 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

Wildlife of the Cape Peninsula - Author: Duncan Butchart - Published: 2001 - Page: 23

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 206

Wild Ways - 2nd Edition - Author: Peter Apps - Published: 2000 - Page: 94

Tracks and Tracking in Southern Africa - Author: Louis Liebenberg - Published: 2000 - Page: 60

The Smaller Mammals of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. De V. Pienaar et al - Published: 1980 - Page: 93

The Natal Bushveld - Volume 2 - Author: Natal Parks Board - Published: 1981 - Page: 67

Southern African Wildlife - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1989 - Page: 87

The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 2011 - Page: 146

Signs of the Wild - 5th Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1996 - Page: 66

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 321

Signs of the Wild - 3rd Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1986 - Page: 75

Questions and Answers - Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Deirdre Richards - Published: 1990 - Page: 17

Predators of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Grobler, Hall-Martin & Walker - Published: 2012 - Page: 54

Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 1987 - Page: 29

Land Mammals of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Reay HN Smithers - Published: 1986 - Page: 116

Maberlys Mammals of Southern Africa - Revised edition - Author: Richard Goss - Published: 1986 - Page: 147

Kruger National Park Questions and Answers - Author: P.F. Fourie - Published: 1987 - Page: 301

Game Ranger in your Backpack - Author: Megan Emmett and Sean Pattrick - Published: 2013 - Page: 119

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 418

Field Guide to the Mammals of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. de V. Pienaar et al. - Published: 1987 - Page: 77

Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2001 - Page: 144

Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1997 - Page: 248

Field Guide to Fynbos Fauna - Author: Cliff & Suretha Dorse - Published: 2023 - Page: 250

Chris and Tilde Stuarts Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 1st Edit - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1988 - Page: 144

Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Published: 1987 - Page: 38

An Introduction to the Larger Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Joanna Dalton - Published: 1987 - Page: 77

African Wildlife - A photographic safari - Author: Nigel and Wendy Dennis - Published: 1999 - Page: 102

A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife - 3rd - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2000 - Page: 22

A Field Guide to the Eastern Cape Coast - Author: R. Lubke, F. Gess & M. Bruton - Published: 1988 - Page: 308

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Africa including Madagascar - Author: Theodor Haltenorth and Helmut Diller - Published: 1980 - Page: 191

Kruger National Park

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