Photo by LA Dawson (WIkimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Contradictory Creature<\/h2>\n
The contradictions with this animal continue as they are classed as being nocturnal but in the rainy season are often seen exploring their habitat during the daylight hours. Similarly, this confusing little animal is also thought to be arboreal (living in the trees), however, they spend a large chunk of their time on the ground hunting for tasty heads and breasts.\u00a0While on the ground they will usually take shelter in large rock outcrops and escarpments as they can fit in any space that is large enough to push their head through. It is a good thing these little creatures are not claustrophobic.<\/p>\n
Genet Fast Fact<\/h2>\n
The female Genet is thought to be territorial as they will often return to the same area after being captured. The solitary males on the other hand seem to have no desire returning to their original home…..or they are just get lost and refuse to ask for directions.<\/p>\n
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We are going to end the week of Wild Facts with a little animal known as the Genet. While these animals are related to cats, they are actually more closely related to the Mongoose and the Civet. There are 14 species of Genet, with all but the Common Genet being found exclusively in Africa. This rebellious species can also be found in Europe and parts of the Middle East. Interesting that out of 14 different species, only one of them had the courage to be adventurous and travel to different parts of the world. Now it is time for ourselves <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[60,4024],"tags":[348,615,3122,3121,3119,3120,350,2747,4025],"yoast_head":"\n
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