Mammals > Mongooses
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common KusimanseScientific Name: Crossarchus obscurusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MongoosesSize: Head-body length 30 to 37 cm (12 to 15 in); tail length 15 to 21 cm (5.9 to 8.3 in)Weight: 450 to 1,000 g (1.0 to 2.2 lb)Lifespan: 8 to 10 years...
Mammals > Mongooses
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-tailed MongooseScientific Name: Ichneumia albicaudaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MongoosesSize: Head-body length 53 to 71 cm (21 to 28 in); tail length 35 to 47 cm (14 to 19 in)Weight: 2.9 to 5.2 kg (6.4 to 11.5 lb; largest mongoose...
Mammals > Carnivorans
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow MongooseScientific Name: Cynictis penicillataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 23-33 cm (9.1-13.0 in); Tail length: 18-25 cm (7.1-9.8 in)Weight: 0.45-0.9 kg (1.0-2.0 lb)Lifespan: 8-12 years in the...
Mammals > Carnivorans
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Banded MongooseScientific Name: Mungos mungoCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 30-45 cm (12-18 in); Tail length: 15-25 cm (5.9-9.8 in)Weight: 1.0-2.2 kg (2.2-4.9 lb)Lifespan: 8-10 years in the wild (up to...
