Genets (Genetta spp) in Southern Africa

[Klipspringer]

South African Small-spotted Genet / Feline Genet Genetta felina from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi - night drive from Nossob

by ExFmem
Sitting on the porch at Urikaruus

These animals are very cute. We saw the whole family (a mother and 3 youngsters), at Mata-Mata camp, in the big tree in front of the shop for thoses who know the place. They were all sleeping in the afternoon, except one young who was curious looking at the humans under the tree. Later in the evening, they all woke up...

[Klipspringer]

South African Small-spotted Genet / Feline Genet Genetta felina from the Kruger National Park


Near Lower Sabie, note the black feet

Day 11… where is the Orpen pack?

21 December

I turned unto the H7 and still saw no lion so on I went. I was driving and see elephant dung in the middle of the road but as I drew closer this dung looked a bit hairy and I stopped. In the road was this baby genet all curled up, still alive but very scared. I could fit his body in my hand.