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Your chances of seeing Yellow Mongoose in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Yellow Mongoose within a day or two in Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
When to see Yellow Mongoose in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Yellow Mongoose are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Yellow Mongoose's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Yellow Mongoose in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Yellow Mongoose.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Yellow Mongoose have actually been seen recently.
About the Yellow Mongoose
The yellow mongoose is a small southern African mongoose with a slender body, pointed face and characteristically yellowish to reddish-brown coat. It is mainly diurnal and occurs in open woodland, savanna, grassland and semi-arid habitats, often using burrows for shelter. Its diet is varied and includes insects, rodents, reptiles, birds, eggs and other small prey. It is generally solitary, although individuals may live in loose social associations and share burrow systems.
How to identify the Yellow Mongoose
Small, slender mongoose with a golden-yellow to reddish coat, pointed muzzle, small rounded ears and a long bushy tail. The underside is usually paler and the tail often has a darker tip.
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