GENET (Genetta genetta) ©monkeyforestresort.com
Genets are feliforms, somewhat related to cats. Most of them have spotted coats and long, banded tails, small heads, and large ears. Like civets, genets have strong musk glands, which are used to mark territory, and they are known to perform handstands when doing this. Genets are highly agile creatures, with quick reflexes and exceptional climbing skills, and are the only Viverrids that stand bipedally.
Genets possess extremely long tails–typically over 1 to 1.5 times the length of their bodies–providing a highly effective counter-weight that enables them to easily maintain balance as they leap from tree limb to tree limb.
All live exclusively in Africa except for the widespread Common Genet Genetta genetta, which can be found in Northwest Africa and Southwestern Europe, parts of the Middle East, and the Balearic Islands. The Ibizan subspecies, G. g. isabelae is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genet_%28animal%29
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