The common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula), sometimes just called the dwarf mongoose. source
The common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula), sometimes just called the dwarf mongoose.
common dwarf mongoose is a small African carnivore belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae). source
common dwarf mongoose is a small African carnivore belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae).
The common dwarf mongoose is a typical mongoose: it has a large pointed head, small ears, a long tail, short limbs, and long claws. source
The common dwarf mongoose is a typical mongoose: it has a large pointed head, small ears, a long tail, short limbs, and long claws.
The species common dwarf mongoose can be distinguished from other mongooses by its size. source
The species common dwarf mongoose can be distinguished from other mongooses by its size.
The common dwarf mongoose is much smaller than most other species (18 to 28 cm, 210 to 350 grams); in fact, it is Africa's smallest carnivore. source
The common dwarf mongoose is much smaller than most other species (18 to 28 cm, 210 to 350 grams); in fact, it is Africa's smallest carnivore.
The common dwarf mongoose is primarily found in dry grassland, open forests, and bush land, up to 2,000 m in altitude. source
The common dwarf mongoose is primarily found in dry grassland, open forests, and bush land, up to 2,000 m in altitude.
The common dwarf mongoose is a diurnal animal. source
The common dwarf mongoose is a diurnal animal.
Young mongooses attain sexual maturity by one year of age but delay dispersal. source
Young mongooses attain sexual maturity by one year of age but delay dispersal.
Males common dwarf mongoose usually emigrating (in the company of their brothers) at 2–3 years old. source
Males common dwarf mongoose usually emigrating (in the company of their brothers) at 2–3 years old.
All group members of The common dwarf mongoose cooperate in helping to rear the pups and in guarding the group from predators. source
All group members of The common dwarf mongoose cooperate in helping to rear the pups and in guarding the group from predators.
The soft fur common dwarf mongoose is very variable in color, ranging from yellowish red to very dark brown. source
The soft fur common dwarf mongoose is very variable in color, ranging from yellowish red to very dark brown.
The common dwarf mongoose can also be found in the surroundings of settlements, and can become quite tame. source
The common dwarf mongoose can also be found in the surroundings of settlements, and can become quite tame.
The common dwarf mongoose is a highly social species that lives in extended family groups of two to thirty animals. source
The common dwarf mongoose is a highly social species that lives in extended family groups of two to thirty animals.
The diet of the common dwarf mongoose consists of insects (mainly beetle larvae, termites, grasshoppers and crickets). source
The diet of the common dwarf mongoose consists of insects (mainly beetle larvae, termites, grasshoppers and crickets).
Average life span common dwarf mongoose in captivity is 20 years. source
Average life span common dwarf mongoose in captivity is 20 years.
The common brushtail possum forefeet have sharp claws and the first toe of each hind foot is clawless but has a strong grasp. source
The common brushtail possum forefeet have sharp claws and the first toe of each hind foot is clawless but has a strong grasp.
