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Slender Mongoose
Slender Mongoose
sulamk


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Camera: Canon EOS-60D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Date Uploaded: Jan 22, 2012

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Comments: 7
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 Appearance

Slender Mongoose females attain a mass of 575 gr. and are smaller than males at 715 gr. Colour varies from light brown to dark red-brown depending on the area within its distribution range. Underparts are lighter in colour. The long tails are distinctively black-tipped, which is characteristic of this species as are their red noses. In colder regions they can be melanistic.
Diet

Feeds primarily on small rodents, reptiles and at times also on birds. Also known to take invertebrates.
Breeding

A year-round breeder, but births occur more often in the rainy season. They have a gestation period of eight to nine weeks and deliver one or two litters per year, each consisting of between one and three young.
Behaviour:

Solitary, but a collective territory may be defended by coalitions of up to four males. This territory may encompass the ranges of several females. Related and unrelated males are included in these coalitions. Territories are not shared by adult females. Both the male and female offspring disperse to find their own space.
Habitat:

The Slender Mongoose Inhabits open woodland savanna, within which they favour more heavily wooded areas. Dens are established in disused termitaria, rock crevices and hollow trees. Koppies are also frequented.
Where they are found:

Distributed in the central regions of South Africa, as well as to the west, east and north, excluding Lesotho and coastal regions of Namibia.

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 01/26/2012 11:58:40 PM
Oooh look at that evil eye. :) Interesting that it has such a bright red nose.
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 01/25/2012 12:05:24 PM
I don't know what you all are talking about; I think that this guy is adorable! I wouldn't want to get in a fight with one, though...I agree about the cropping. I'd love to see the mongoose take up more of the frame.
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 01/24/2012 12:17:01 AM
Like those little red bits, is it angry or that's how it looks?
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 01/23/2012 05:40:52 PM
definitely looks a bit cranky? what is it?
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 01/22/2012 09:12:01 PM
I hear those things are mean! I'm not sure I'd want to shoot that photo with anything but a long telephoto!
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 01/22/2012 05:23:47 PM
they sure do have long tails! love the intense look and the red on the nose
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 01/22/2012 12:42:38 PM
Cute photo. Try cropping the top an inch or so above the head. I find it brings more attention to the animal.
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