Main Characteristics

Liberian Mongoose have a body length of approximately 42 cms (16.5 inches), a tail length of approximately 20 cms (7.9 inches) and they weigh around 2.3 kgs (5 lbs).

They are dark brown in colour with dark and pale stripes on their neck and shoulders. They have a long, mobile snout, small teeth and long claws on their front feet.

Habitat

Liberian Mongoose can be found in Liberia and their range possibly extends to the neighbouring countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and the Ivory Coast. It is believed that they live in small groups.

Diet

Liberian Mongoose feed on earthworms, grubs, small vertebrates and eggs.

Breeding

Very little is known about reproduction in the Liberian Mongoose.

Predators

Humans are predators of Liberian Mongoose.

Subspecies

There are no subspecies of the Liberian Mongoose.

Interesting Facts

Liberian Mongoose were first described in 1958.

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Meerkat
Banded Mongoose
Gambian Mongoose
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Slender Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose