Genets are also nocturnal creatures and have large eyes with elliptical pupils. They can move their eyes within their sockets to a limited extent, and move their heads to focus on moving objects. Genets are highly agile, have quick reflexes, and exceptional climbing skills. They are the only viverrids able to stand on their hind legs. They walk, trot, run, climb up and down trees, and jump. Cape genets are both terrestrial and arboreal, but hunt ...
and feed on the ground. During the day, they rest in trees and become active after dark when it’s time to search for prey. They find most of their prey in low bushes and leaf litter, and they are considered to be opportunistic omnivores.
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