Facts about the Large Grey Mongoose -- Herpestes ichneumon:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Length 1,1 m, mass 3,5 kg.

COLOUR: Grey, sometimes with a yellowish tinge. The legs and muzzle are a dark greyish-brown. Tip of the tail is black.

MOST LIKE: Small Grey Mongoose, but is almost twice as long and has a black tip to the tail.

HABITAT: Always associated with rivers, lakes, dams, swamps or other wet environments.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Addo Elephant National Park