Main Characteristics

Selous' Mongoose have a body length between 39 and 47 cms (15.3 - 18.5 inches), a tail length between 28 and 40 cms (11 - 15.7 inches) and they weigh between 1.4 and 2.2 kgs (3 - 4.9 lbs).

They are grizzled tawny/grey in colour with a pale coloured underside and black feet. Their long tail has a white tip.

Habitat

Selous' Mongoose can be found in the woodlands and scrub of southern Africa.

Diet

Selous' Mongoose feed on lizards, frogs, birds, small rodents and insects.

Breeding

They produce litters of 2 - 4 young.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Selous' Mongoose include:

Paracynictis selousi bechuanae
Paracynictis selousi ngamiensis
Paracynictis selousi selousi
Paracynictis selousi sengaani

Interesting Facts

Selous' Mongoose are also known as:
Selous's Mongoose

Little is known about the behaviour of the Selous' Mongoose

Similar Animals

Meerkat
Banded Mongoose
Gambian Mongoose
Liberian Mongoose
Meller's Mongoose
White-Tailed Mongoose
Slender Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose