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Cape Grey Mongoose

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Small Grey or Cape Grey Mongoose

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Rondevlei, Cape Town.

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http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/summary/41600/0


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Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014

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That's very special! O:V Not often seen photos from one of those, Dewi.


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Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014

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I love mongooses O/\ O/\

thank you for sharing all these lovely pictures O0


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Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014

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I think I've got the same as Dewi... Small Grey or Cape Grey Mongoose
seen also at :-? Rondevlei (where there is a Hyppo pass =O: )

Cape Town 11.10.2012

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Looks like it, Nan O\/ O\/


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Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014

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Cape Grey Mongoose – Galerella Pulverulenta (Small Grey Mongoose, Kleingrysmuishond)

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Pictures and more info: http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/mam ... ulenta.htm

Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.

Description:
From a distance it looks grey, but from closer is actually black with white of yellowish speckles. Animals from the North-western region are more brown than the paler ones of the south. The hair on the head is short and lies flat, ears slightly covered. The hair at the base of the tail is long and becomes shorter towards the tip. The underparts are without the speckles and the legs are darker than the upper parts.

Sexual dimorphism:
Males are slightly larger than females.

Food:
Insects, mice, carrion, birds and small reptiles.

Habitat:
Utilizes a variety of habitats from fynbos to forests to very dry or mountainous areas, even parts of spares vegetation.

Distribution Africa:
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Habits:
Diurnal with a decrease of activity during the warmer time of day. Usually solitary, sometimes in pairs. Young stay in breeding burrows till weaned, then start to moving around independently. They are mainly terrestrial, but can hunt in trees. Uses stacks of rocks, holes in termite heaps, as well as other holes for shelter, if sufficient vegetation is not available. Are not afraid of humans and prefer walking in footpaths. (They are commonly found in Cape Town gardens.)

Voice:
Unknown

Breeding:
Young are usually born from August to December.

Enemies:
Leopard, caracal, black-backed Jackal.

Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.


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