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Where to see Water Mongoose in South Africa
About the Water Mongoose
The water mongoose is a large, predominantly nocturnal mongoose strongly associated with wetlands, rivers, streams, marshes and other areas with permanent or seasonal water. It has a dark brown to black coat, relatively short legs and a broad, bushy tail. It is an excellent swimmer and feeds opportunistically on crabs, frogs, fish, insects, small mammals, birds and other aquatic or terrestrial prey. It is generally solitary and often rests in dense vegetation near water.
How to identify the Water Mongoose
Medium-sized, dark brown mongoose with a long body, short legs and a bushy tail. Often associated with rivers, streams, wetlands and other areas with permanent or seasonal water.
Did you know?
Despite its name, the Water Mongoose is not a specialised aquatic predator; it is an adaptable omnivore that often hunts along the edges of wetlands and watercourses.
Also known as: Watermuishond, Mongoose
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