Genet: The Fishing or Aquatic Genet, or Congo Water Civet, is rare and inhabits small rivers and streams of the Central Africa forest. The common Genet can be found in France, Africa, Iberian Peninsula, and Palestine. The Genet's tail makes up half of its body length and their coloration helps them avoid detection by their prey.

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Civet: The Civet may look like a cat but it is actually part of the Mongoose family.

There are 35 species in 20 genera. The African Civet is the largest of the Civets. 

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In Europe, Genets were kept as pets and used as rat catchers until the domesticated cat came along in the Middle Ages. All Genets are carnivorous except the Johnston's Genet, which is largely insectivorous and the Aquatic Genet has been seen eating cassava melons left to soak in streams for human consumption. The African Civet lives in both tropical rainforests and dry savannas.