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Mammals Mongooses Uncommon
Large Grey Mongoose
Grootgrysmuishond · Herpestes ichneumon
A long, low, grizzled-grey mongoose with a distinctive black tassel at the tip of its tail. It moves with a gliding, low-slung gait, often nose to the ground. Largely solitary and active by day.
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Large and uniformly grizzled-grey with a black tail-tuft held out behind — like a furry grey arrow.
Where to see it in Kruger
Riverine and dense bush, especially in the south; seen crossing roads by day.
Did you know
Ancient Egyptians revered it for killing snakes and raiding crocodile nests.
Often confused with
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