Re: Mongoose
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:49 pm
I've got 5 different Slender Mongooses, all in Kgalagadi
22.1.2012
31.1.2012
4.10.2012
22.1.2012
31.1.2012
4.10.2012
21.3.2013
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Re: Mongoose
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:51 pm
17.3.2013
21.3.2013
21.3.2013
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:12 am
Taken in Kruger -
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:55 pm
Slender Mongoose – Galerella Sanguinea (Swartkwasmuishond)
http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/mam ... guinea.htm
Picture: http://www.namibian.org/travel/wildlife ... goose.html
Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.
Description:
This slender built mongoose has a long tail with a black tip (hence it Afrikaans name: Swartkwasmuishond, translated: black tipped mongoose) When it moves, the tail is characteristically bent in a bow, similar to that of a lion. The subspecies Galerella Sanguinea Ratlamuchi has long reddish-brown hair and a longer dark tip to the tail. The Yellow Mongoose is usually more yellowish with a white-tipped tail. The Koakoland Slender Mongoose is completely black and much larger.
Sexual dimorphism:
Males are slightly larger than the females.
Food:
Beetles, termites, locusts, ants, lizards, fruit, mice and bird eggs.
Habitat:
A typical savannah species. Also occurs in more open areas, provided there is sufficient shelter such as rock, termite heaps and old tree trunks.
Distribution Southern Africa:
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Distribution Africa:
Habits:
Mainly diurnal and appear a while after sunrise. They forage solitarily. Are mainly terrestrial but sometimes climb trees to hunt or evade enemies. When frightened they will usually freeze in their tracks or stand on their hind feet to observe their surroundings. The move with a fast gait and prefer footpaths. Often seen hastily crossing the road.
Voice:
Silent, young “hey-nwee”
Breeding:
2 to 2 young are born from October to March.
Enemies:
Leopard, lion, black-backed jackal and civet.
Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.
http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/mam ... guinea.htm
Picture: http://www.namibian.org/travel/wildlife ... goose.html
Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.
Description:
This slender built mongoose has a long tail with a black tip (hence it Afrikaans name: Swartkwasmuishond, translated: black tipped mongoose) When it moves, the tail is characteristically bent in a bow, similar to that of a lion. The subspecies Galerella Sanguinea Ratlamuchi has long reddish-brown hair and a longer dark tip to the tail. The Yellow Mongoose is usually more yellowish with a white-tipped tail. The Koakoland Slender Mongoose is completely black and much larger.
Sexual dimorphism:
Males are slightly larger than the females.
Food:
Beetles, termites, locusts, ants, lizards, fruit, mice and bird eggs.
Habitat:
A typical savannah species. Also occurs in more open areas, provided there is sufficient shelter such as rock, termite heaps and old tree trunks.
Distribution Southern Africa:
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Distribution Africa:
Habits:
Mainly diurnal and appear a while after sunrise. They forage solitarily. Are mainly terrestrial but sometimes climb trees to hunt or evade enemies. When frightened they will usually freeze in their tracks or stand on their hind feet to observe their surroundings. The move with a fast gait and prefer footpaths. Often seen hastily crossing the road.
Voice:
Silent, young “hey-nwee”
Breeding:
2 to 2 young are born from October to March.
Enemies:
Leopard, lion, black-backed jackal and civet.
Info: The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa, Burger Chillè, Briza publishers.
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:51 pm
Nice thread, SM! Catching up! 
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:13 pm
Yellow Mongoose, Pilanesberg
* Edit: I thought this was a Yellow Mongoose but Super M says it's a Slender Mongoose because of the black tip on the tail...which is a lot less common.
* Edit: I thought this was a Yellow Mongoose but Super M says it's a Slender Mongoose because of the black tip on the tail...which is a lot less common.
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:21 pm
They are stunning little creatures Flutters!
- I'll post their info tomorrow..
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:49 pm
Great Sentry pic PJL
Slender Mongoose. All taken in KTP
Slender Mongoose. All taken in KTP
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:38 pm
It sure has a long tail
Re: Mongoose - Animal of the Month: March 2014
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:00 pm
for all of them