Original source: This picture was shoot by a camera-trap wich was installed by Jochen Ackermann in the Western Soutpansberg with the permittance of Ian Gaigher.
Author: Altaileopard
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Large-spotted genet
Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Subfamily : Viverrinae
Species : Genetta tigrina
Keywords: nocturnal , black , white , tail
The Blotched genet, cape large-spotted genet, large-spotted genet is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Some facts about the
Large-spotted genet
Adult weight : 1.82 kg (4.004 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 21 years
Female maturity :1461 days
Gestation : 70 days
Weaning : 59 days
Litter size : 3
Litters per year : 2
Weight at birth : 0.072 kg (0.1584 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 4 W
Body mass : 1.699 kg (3.7378 lbs)
Temperature : 36.85 °C (98.33 °F)
Facts about the large-spotted genet
Physical Appearance The large spotted genet is siimilar to the common genet in appearance. (Full text)
The Large-Spotted Genet is distributed in South Africa from the southern and eastern coast, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province and extending into neighbouring countries.
Genetta tigrina The large spotted genet is found in woodlands and moist savannas throughout
The large spotted genet is distinguished from its cousin, the small spotted genet by the dark tip at the end of its tail. (Full text)
Social Behavior Large spotted genets are solitary and nocturnal. (Full text)
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