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Predators
Common slender mongoose
Common slender mongoose · Herpestes sanguineus
The agile common slender mongoose is a true master of camouflage and hunting in the African savannah.
Fact file
- Size
- Length 40 to 60 cm, weight 400 to 700 g
- Males and females
- Males are often slightly larger and heavier than females.
- Sounds
- Defends itself with high-pitched squeaks and warning sounds.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on insects, small mammals, birds as well as fruit and plants.
- Offspring
- Litters usually consist of 1 to 4 young, which are born after a gestation period of about 60 days.
How to identify Common slender mongoose
Common slender mongooses are easy to recognise by their slim build and a body length of about 40 to 60 cm. Their fur is usually grey-brown to reddish, with paler underparts and a characteristic pointed snout.
The most striking feature of common slender mongooses is the black or reddish-brown tip of the tail. Their short legs and well-proportioned body make them supple and agile, ideal for hunting.
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Where Common slender mongoose live
South Africa
Namibia
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