Common Name: Genet Cat
Scientific name: Genetta thierryi
Hausa Name: Murdiya
Size: 86 – 105cm including tail.
Weight: 1- 2kg
Habitat: Open desert, dry savanna to semi desert with sufficient ground cover.
Feeding Habit: Carnivore
Gestation Period: 10 – 12 weeks
Lifespan: Up to 15 years in captivity.
Conservation Status: Least concern. (LC)
