Yellow Mongoose Picture - Rodent


Photo Taken By: A.J. Haverkamp



Animal Name: Yellow Mongoose
Animal Type: Rodent
Species: Cynictis penicillata
Yellow Mongoose are social animals living in groups of from 5 to 20 individuals. They can be found throughout the southern tip of Africa. They have a varied diet which includes: beetles, ants, amphibians, termites, mice, locusts, birds, grass, reptiles, seeds, eggs, and caterpillars. Their habitat is mainly open, semi-arid areas such as grasslands, scrub and semi-deserts. They are small mammals averaging about 1 lb in weight and about 20 inches long.

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