The yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), sometimes referred to as the red meerkat. source
The yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), sometimes referred to as the red meerkat.
The yellow mongoose is a member of the mongoose family averaging about 1 lb (1/2 kg) in weight and about 20 in (500 mm) in length. source
The yellow mongoose is a member of the mongoose family averaging about 1 lb (1/2 kg) in weight and about 20 in (500 mm) in length.
The yellow mongoose is primarily diurnal, though nocturnal activity has been observed. source
The yellow mongoose is primarily diurnal, though nocturnal activity has been observed.
The yellow mongoose Living in colonies of up to 20 individuals in a permanent underground burrow complex. source
The yellow mongoose Living in colonies of up to 20 individuals in a permanent underground burrow complex.
the yellow mongoose will often co-exist with Cape ground squirrels or suricates and share maintenance of the warren. source
the yellow mongoose will often co-exist with Cape ground squirrels or suricates and share maintenance of the warren.
The tunnel system has many entrances, nearby which the yellow mongoose makes its latrines. source
The tunnel system has many entrances, nearby which the yellow mongoose makes its latrines.
A colony of the yellow mongoose can have 20-40 members. source
A colony of the yellow mongoose can have 20-40 members.
The social structure of the yellow mongoose is hierarchical, based around a central breeding pair and their most recent offspring. source
The social structure of the yellow mongoose is hierarchical, based around a central breeding pair and their most recent offspring.
Predators of the yellow mongoose are birds of prey, snakes and jackals. source
Predators of the yellow mongoose are birds of prey, snakes and jackals.
The yellow mongoose will growl and secrete from its anal glands. source
The yellow mongoose will growl and secrete from its anal glands.
The yellow mongoose is usually silent, and communicates mood and status through tail movements. source
The yellow mongoose is usually silent, and communicates mood and status through tail movements.
The yellow mongoose's mating season is between July and September, source
The yellow mongoose's mating season is between July and September,
The yellow mongoose gives birth underground between October and December, source
The yellow mongoose gives birth underground between October and December,
The yellow mongoose are weaned at 10 weeks, reaching adult size after 10 months. source
The yellow mongoose are weaned at 10 weeks, reaching adult size after 10 months.
In general, the yellow mongoose has lighter highlights on the underbelly and chin, a bushy tail, and a complete lack of sexual dimorphism. source
In general, the yellow mongoose has lighter highlights on the underbelly and chin, a bushy tail, and a complete lack of sexual dimorphism.
The yellow mongoose is carnivorous, consuming mostly arthropods but also other small mammals, lizards, snakes and eggs of all kinds. source
The yellow mongoose is carnivorous, consuming mostly arthropods but also other small mammals, lizards, snakes and eggs of all kinds.