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Genet

Scientific Name:	Genetta Genetta
Local Name:	Kano
Conservation Status:	Least Concern

This shy nocturnal animal lives mostly in trees and rocks where it uses its formidable climbing skills. With a long catlike body, it is a superior hunter, feeding on frogs, insects and small rodents.

The Genet is found in the following park(s):

» Aberdare National Park

» Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

» Chyulu Hills National Park

» Kakamega Forest National Reserve

» Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

» Lake Nakuru National Park

» Marsabit National Park & Reserve

» Mt. Kenya National Park

» Mwea National Reserve

» Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

» Saiwa Swamp National Park

» Sibiloi National Park

» Tsavo West National Park

» Amboseli National Park

» Central Island National Park

» Hells Gate National Park

» Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

» Kiunga National Marine Reserve

» Malka Mari National Park

» Meru National Park

» Mt. Longonot National Park

» Nairobi National Park

» Ruma National Park

» Shimba Hills National Reserve

» Tsavo East National Park