Meller's Mongoose
Rhynchogale melleri
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae
About
Meller's mongoose is a small brown mongoose native to savannas and woodlands of southeastern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Rhynchogale. The Meller's mongoose lives alone and is active at night, feeding on termites or other small insects and animals. While somewhat rare, it is adaptable and faces no serious threats. It is a member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae), a group of fox-like animals native to Asia, southern Europe, and Africa.
Fun Fact
The Meller's mongoose lives alone and is active at night, feeding on termites or other small insects and animals.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in savannas and is associated mainly with open woodland and grassland and marshy areas with termitaria.
Diet
Feeds mainly on termites, particularly harvester termites (Hodotermes) and the larger Macrotermes.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance