| Latin Name |
Melogale orientalis |
| Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
| Location
| S E Asia |
| Colour |
Dark Grey or Brown |
| Length |
33 - 44 cms (13 - 17 inches) |
| Tail |
15 - 23 cms (6 - 9 inches) |
| Weight |
1 - 2 Kgs (2.2 - 4.4 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Javan Ferret-Badgers have a body length between 33 and 44 cms (13 - 17 inches), a tail length between 15 and 23 cms (6 - 9 inches) and they weigh between 1 and 2 kgs (2.2 - 4.4 lbs).
They are very similar in appearance to the burmese ferret-badger.
Habitat
Javan Ferret-Badgers can be found on the island of Java in south east Asia.
Diet
Javan Ferret-Badgers feed on insects, snails, small mammals, frogs and fruit.
Breeding
Little is known about reproduction in Javan Ferret-Badgers.
Predators
Larger carnivores are likely to prey upon Ferret-Badgers.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Javan Ferret-Badger include:
Melogale orientalis orientalis
Melogale orientalis sundaicus
Interesting Facts
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