South African Mongoose Species... The Always-Active Always-Aggressive Small Predators

Yellow Mongoose

The Aggressive South African Mongoose

There are approximately 11 common species of Mongoose in South Africa, which includes the South African Mongoose special the Meerkat (Suricate). These South African Mongoose are extremely brave and are one of the few predators in South Africa that can actually attack and kill deadly snakes, like the Cobra species. There are all different types of Mongoose... Water dependant Mongoose, Grassland-Dependant Mongoose, Thicket-Dependant Mongoose and Nocturnal Mongoose. Here is a list of all the Mongoose species (Including the Meerkat) that occur within the South African border:

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Dwarf MongooseThe species of Mongoose in South Africa (Including the Meerkat) make burrows in which to live in. A lot of smaller animals like Bat Eared Foxes, Squirrels, Cape Foxes, Rodents, Porcupines and others make their homes close to where the Mongoose or Meerkat groups live because of their keen eye sight, thus helping to protect the other animals from sneaky predators!

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South African Mongoose Species:

Banded Mongoose

Meller's Mongoose

Selous's Mongoose

Small Grey Mongoose

Large Grey Mongoose

Slender Mongoose

Water Mongoose (Marsh Mongoose)

Dwarf Mongoose

White-Tailed Mongoose

Yellow Mongoose

Meerkat (Suricate)

A common South African Mongoose question... What Is The Plural Of Mongoose?

Is it Mongoose, Mongeese, Mongi or Mongooses? This Mongoose question is asked many times and if you would like to know the answer please just click the link!