Atilax paludinosus,

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Name：Atilax paludinosus,

Alias：Atilax paludinosus,Swamp Mongoose

Outline：Carnivora

Family：Meerkatidae M.mongoose

length：44-62cm

Weight：2.5-5kg

Life：10-17years

IUCN：LC

Trait：The fur is dark brown with black tips

Atilax paludinosus, Life habits and morphological characteristics

The mongoose is 44-62 cm long, with a tail length of 25-36 cm and a weight of 2-5.5 kg. The fur of the mongoose is dark brown with black tips. The fur on the body is thick and long, while the fur on the limbs is shorter. The claws are very soft, similar to those of raccoons, and are mainly used for digging.

Atilax paludinosus, Distribution range and habitat

The marsh mongoose is found throughout Africa south of the Sahara Desert and is an animal that occupies an important ecological position in swamps.
The marsh mongoose likes to live near swamps, reed marshes and estuaries.

Atilax paludinosus, Detailed Introduction

The swamp mongoose (scientific name Atilax paludinosus) is a medium-sized mongoose.

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The swamp mongoose is a solitary animal with territoriality. When in danger, they will make high-frequency calls. They are most active at dusk and at night, feeding on fish, frogs, insects and their larvae, snails, and a variety of fruits. They are excellent swimmers and are also smart little animals.

In some parts of Africa, swamp mongooses are kept as pets. They are relatively docile and clean.

Swamp mongooses usually give birth to two litters a year, one in the dry season and one in the wet season, with 1-3 pups per litter. They usually open their eyes in 9-14 days and are weaned in 30-46 days. The lifespan of artificially raised swamp mongooses can reach 17 years.

The IUCN Red List is listed as Least Concern (LC).

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