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Pousargues's Mongoose

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Pousargues's Mongoose Range Map (Africa)
Pousargues's Mongoose Range Map (Africa)








Latin Name Dologale dybowskii
Conservation Status Least Concern
Location Africa
Colour Brown
Length 25 - 33 cms (9.8 - 13 inches)
Tail 16 - 23 cms (6.3 - 9 inches)
Weight 300 - 400 g (10.6 - 14.1 oz)
Life Expectancy

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Main Characteristics

Pousargues's Mongoose have a body length between 25 and 33 cms (9.8 - 13 inches), a tail length between 16 and 23 cms (6.3 - 9 inches) and they weigh between 300 and 400 g (10.6 - 14.1 oz).

They are brown in colour with their underside and face being grey. They have a bushy tail and strong claws on their front feet.

Habitat

Pousargues's Mongoose can be found in a variety of habitats in central Africa.

Interesting Facts

Pousargues's Mongoose are also known as:
Pousargues' Mongoose
African Tropical Savannah Mongoose

Little else is known about Pousargues's Mongoose but it is assumed its habits etc. are similar to those of other species of mongoose.