| Latin Name |
Bdeogale jacksoni |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Greyish/Brown |
| Length |
37.5 - 60 cms (15 - 24 inches) |
| Tail |
17.5 - 37.5 cms (6.8 - 14.7 inches) |
| Weight |
0.9 - 3 Kgs (2 - 6.6 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Jackson's Mongoose have a body length between 37.5 and 60 cms (15 - 24 inches), a tail length between 17.5 and 37.5 cms (6.8 - 14.7 inches) and they weigh between 0.9 and 3 kgs (2 - 6.6 lbs). They are greyish brown in colour and they have black legs.
Habitat
Jackson's Mongoose can be found in the tropical forests of south eastern Uganda to central Kenya, Africa.
Diet
Jackson's Mongoose mainly feed on insects.
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of
Jackson's Mongoose.
Interesting Facts
Jackson's Mongoose are also known as:
Black-Legged Mongoose
Very little is known about Jackson's Mongoose.
Similar Animals
Bushy-Tailed Mongoose
Black-Footed Mongoose
Marsh Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose
Pousargues's Mongoose
Meerkat
Slender Mongoose
Dwarf Mongoose
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