Giant genet pictures and facts

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Giant genet

Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Subfamily : Viverrinae
Species : Genetta victoriae

The Giant 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

Facts about the giant genet

The Angolan Genet (genetta angolensis) is found in Angola, while the Giant Genet (genetta victoriae) is found in areas of Uganda around Lake Victoria.