Common Genet
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Birds which spent winter in Spain had more in common genetically with their Spanish sun-loving counterparts in the other population than they did with their UK-wintering neighbours which bred in the same area! (phew) ...
Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Common genet (Genetta genetta)
Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
Golden jackal (Canis aureus) ...
Diet: Small rodents, birds insects and some fruit.
Lifespan: 5-15 Years
Related Species: There are 10 species of genet grouped in 3 genera. Civets and mongooses belong to the same family. The common genet is the only species found outside Africa ...
Their coat is spotted and they have alternating dark and light rings around their tails. The large spotted Genet has a dark tip to its tail (whereas the small spotted genet or common genet, has a light tip to its tail.
 See also: Civet, Mongoose, Otter, Prion, Goose
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