Ruddy Mongoose
found foraging in the Kabini area in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, India
The Ruddy Mongoose is a large mongoose species that mainly lives in or near forests.
It is a very agile hunter foraging mainly on the ground but it is sometimes seen in trees. Its prey consists of rodents, birds, reptiles including snakes, and scorpions.
The upward curved tail as shown in the image, is typical for this species.
Endemic to India and Sri Lanka.
herpestes smithii
Indische rode mangoest
mangouste rouge indien
Indische Rotmanguste
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Ruddy Mongoose
found foraging in the Kabini area in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, India
The Ruddy Mongoose is a large mongoose species that mainly lives in or near forests.
It is a very agile hunter foraging mainly on the ground but it is sometimes seen in trees. Its prey consists of rodents, birds, reptiles including snakes, and scorpions.
The upward curved tail as shown in the image, is typical for this species.
Endemic to India and Sri Lanka.
herpestes smithii
Indische rode mangoest
mangouste rouge indien
Indische Rotmanguste
Your views, favorites and supportive comments are highly appreciated.
All rights reserved. ButsFons©2020
Please do not use my photos on websites, blogs or in any other media without my explicit permission.