RUDDY MONGOOSE
DESCRIPTION: A large, forest mongoose of
peninsular India, the Ruddy Mongoose resembles the Grey Mongoose, but has
varying reddish brown infusions on its underparts. The base colour can vary
from yellowish brown to ruddy to grey, but it can be easily told apart from the
Grey Mongoose by the fact that its tail, which is equal to or slightly larger
than the head and body length has a black tip that is carried pointed upwards.
Its legs are dark rufous tending to black, especially the hind ones. The feet
are partially webbed and the hind feet soles are naked.
BEHAVIOUR: Mostly terrestrial but can climb
trees.
DISTRIBUTION: Forests of central, western
and peninsular India, up to 28°N189 or just south of Delhi in the north and
Bihar in the east.
HABITAT: Dry deciduous and thorn forests but mostly in undisturbed and secluded areas.
Size: 39–45 cm
IUCN Status: Least Concern
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