Sunday, August 20, 2017

A new mammal recorded in Karura Forest.
Confirmed by corresponding experts to be an African Palm Civet (Nandinia binotata arborea, a.k.a. the two-spotted civet). Captured along the banks of the Ruaka River (S -1.236249°, E 36.839071°), the civet is at the extreme eastern edge of its range in Africa.  Compare the size to a Large Spotted Genet regularly seen at the same location.