Mammals · Carnivora · Herpestidae
Herpestes ichneumon
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
It is the largest mongoose in Africa and one of the few Eurasian carnivores able to kill venomous snakes with relative safety, thanks to its agility and a partial resistance to venom.
Weight
1.7 kg – 4 kg
Size
48 cm – 60 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: AnAge; Tranquil Safari; ResearchGate; Animalia.bio; Blue Planet Biomes; Website of Everything; Animal Diversity Web; iNature; Animals Fandom
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
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