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Ictonyx striatus

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Alias:Ictonyx striatus,zorille,African stoat, Striped stoat

Basic Information

Scientific classification

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.

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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.

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