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Yellow Mongoose

Cynictis penicillata

Photo by ghviviers
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Description:

The Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), sometimes referred to as the Red Meerkat, is a small mammal averaging about 1 lb (1/2 kg) in weight and about 20 in (500 mm) in length. A member of the mongoose family, it lives in open country, from semi-desert scrubland to grasslands in Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

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Comments (7)
Ietermagog
Saw a similar one at my office park and identified it as a slender mongoose. Tail similar to that of a squirrel. They're so cute!
ghviviers
Thanks . I'll try. They are very shy.As soon as you get to close they scatter.
Ashish
Great find..then... you so lucky...!! Hope you grab them and update with close pictures..!!
ghviviers
This was just in the back yard. Not captive at all, they are quite common over here
Ashish
Hi... please mention where this cute mammal is located.. Captivated in rescue rehabilitation or in zoo..?

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2011

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