Ictonyx striatus
IUCN
LCBasic Information
Scientific classification
- name:Ictonyx striatus
- Aliases:Ictonyx striatus,zorille,African stoat, Striped stoat
- Outline:Carnivora
- Family:Spinopoda Mustelidae Mustelae A.Tiger
Vital signs
- length:29-39cm
- Weight:No verification information
- lifetime:About 15 years
Feature
The poisoning method is sophisticated and can cause blindness from a distance
Details
The African sagebrush (scientific name Ictonyx striatus), also known as zorille, usually lives alone and hunts at night. The African sagebrush is an aggressive and territorial animal. It usually marks its territory with feces and anal scent gland spray. The spray released by the odor glands can cover a radius of 0.8 kilometers, temporarily blinding the opponent and irritating the mucous membranes, causing a strong burning sensation. Feeds on rodents and insects. There are 2 to 3 babies in a litter.
Protect wild animals and eliminate wild game.
Maintaining ecological balance is everyone’s responsibility!
Location
It lives primarily in arid and dry climates, such as savannahs and open areas of central, southern, and sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the Congo Basin and coastal West Africa.
Form
The body is slender, 29 to 39 cm (12 to 16 inches) long. The fluffy white tail is 21 to 31 cm long. The fur is long and black, with white markings on the back and white spots on the face.