development of predatory behavior and during aggressive interactions. Finally, genets utter a click as a threat. The clicks, or, in younger individuals, growls, are used to indicate aggression. Threatening behavior consists of erection of the dark central dorsal band of hair, an arched-back stance, opening the mouth, and baring the teeth.

Reproduction and development

In Spain, common genets breed between January and September, with a peak in February and March and another one in the summer. Mating behaviour

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