small-spotted genet
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The small-spotted genet (Genetta genetta) is a catlike mammal belonging to the Viverridae family, which also includes civets and linsangs. These animals are known for their slender bodies, short legs, long tails, and pointed noses. They typically have a pale yellowish or grayish coat with dark spots and stripes, and their tails are banded in black and white.12
Genets are primarily found in Africa, with the small-spotted genet also inhabiting parts of western Asia and southern Europe. They are solitary or live in pairs and are most active at night. Genets are agile climbers and can be found in forests, grasslands, and brushy areas. Their diet consists of small mammals and birds. Litters usually contain two or three young.1
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