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Your chances of seeing Slender Mongoose in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Needs some luck. Slender Mongoose live in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, but you need a good drive or some luck to see them. opspoor shows you where they've been seen recently, so you know which roads to drive.
When to see Slender Mongoose in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Slender Mongoose are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Slender Mongoose's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Slender Mongoose in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: best roads
Drive
Kaa Access Road, Upper Dune Road and Lower Dune Road run through kalahari dunes and sandveld: good country for Slender Mongoose.
- Kaa Access Road80.2 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld
- Upper Dune Road52.7 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld
- Lower Dune Road35.4 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Slender Mongoose have actually been seen recently.
About the Slender Mongoose
The slender mongoose is a small, long-bodied mongoose widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. It has a slender build, relatively short legs, a pointed face and a long tail, with coat colour varying from reddish-brown to grey depending on the region. It is primarily diurnal and usually solitary, although pairs may occur. Its diet is varied and includes insects, small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and other small prey. It is commonly found in savanna, woodland, grassland and areas with dense cover.
How to identify the Slender Mongoose
Small, slender mongoose with a long tail, pointed muzzle and short legs. Coat colour varies from reddish-brown to grey-brown, often with a darker back and paler underside. The tail is usually darker toward the tip.
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