Giant forest genet explained

The giant forest genet (Genetta victoriae), also known as the giant genet, is a genet species endemic to the Congo Basin. As it is considered as widely distributed and common, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Characteristics

The giant genet has a yellowish white short and thick fur with numerous black spots. It is whitish on top of the muzzle and between the eyes. .^[1]

Measurements of museum specimen range from 55cmto60cmcm (22inchesto20inchescm) in head and body with a 413to long tail.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Thomas . O. . 1901 . On the more notable Mammals obtained by Sir Harry Johnston in the Uganda Protectorate . Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London . 2 . 2 . 85−90 .
2. Book: Van Rompaey, H. . Colyn, M. . amp . 2013 . Genetta victoriae Giant Genet . 249–250 . The Mammals of Africa . V. Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses . Kingdon, J. . Hoffmann, M. . Bloomsbury . London.