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Your chances of seeing Slender Mongoose in Kruger National Park
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Slender Mongoose within a day or two in Kruger National Park.
When to see Slender Mongoose in Kruger National 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 Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Slender Mongoose in Kruger National Park: best roads
Drive
S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Slender Mongoose.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
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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