Cape genets, or large-spotted genets (Genetta tigrina), are native to southern Africa. They can be found in the extreme northeastern parts of Namibia, in northern and eastern Botswana, and eastern areas of southern Africa including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho, and South Africa. Cape genets are absent from arid areas within this range.
Biogeographic Regions: ethiopian (Native )
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Bibliographic Citation: Makenbach, S. 2012. "Genetta tigrina" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 27, 2013 at
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