Kruger Park's Safari Guide
Wild Cats
Genet
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Genet
Genets are outwardly feline creatures, despite being separate to cats. Most of them have speckled coats and long , banded tails, tiny heads, and huge ears. Like civets, genets have strong redolence glands, which are used to mark territory , & they are known to perform handstands when doing this. Genets are highly agile creatures, [...]
Serval
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Serval
The length is 85-112 cm (33-44 in ), and 30-50 cm (12-18 in ) of tail, & the shoulder height is around 54-66 cm (21-26 in ). Weight ranges from 9 to sixteen kg (20-35 lbs ) in females, & from 12 to twenty-six kg (26-57 lbs ) in males. Life expectancy is in general [...]
Leopard
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Leopard
The African leopard varies in base color throughout Africa. Depending on the location and habitat, they can vary from reddish brown, through dark yellow to cream. African leopards are covered in black rosettes, usually without spots within them, the pattern of rosettes being unique to each individual. Male leopards are larger and heavier than females.
Leopards [...]
Lion
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Lion
Lions live for around 10–14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live over 20 years. In the wild, males seldom live longer than ten years, as injuries sustained from continuous fighting with rival males greatly reduces their longevity. The Lion is one of four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a [...]