Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:African_mongooses
|
| gptkbp:activities |
active during the day
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
keen sense of smell
sharp claws for digging |
| gptkbp:aroma |
used to establish territory
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
diurnal
may exhibit playful behavior |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round in some regions
|
| gptkbp:climate |
tolerates a range of temperatures
|
| gptkbp:color |
brown with a black tail
|
| gptkbp:communication |
vocalizations and scent marking
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
protected in some areas
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
not widely known
|
| gptkbp:diet |
fruits
insects small mammals |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
controls insect populations
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
forages alone or in pairs
mostly in the morning and late afternoon |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
limited fossil evidence
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
related to other mongooses
|
| gptkbp:gestation_period |
about 60 days
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
savannas open grasslands and scrublands |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Black-tailed mongoose
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
stalking and pouncing
primarily during daylight hours |
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
grooming among individuals
generally avoids humans |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years in the wild
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
promiscuous
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
uses abandoned burrows of other animals
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
long tail
short legs pointed snout |
| gptkbp:population |
varies by region
monitored in some regions |
| gptkbp:population_trend |
stable in some areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger carnivores
|
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:Africa
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:yellow_mongoose
gptkb:Egyptian_mongoose gptkb:slender_mongoose gptkb:mecha |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
viviparous
usually 2-4 cubs |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Ichneumia_albicauda
|
| gptkbp:size |
about 50-70 cm in length
|
| gptkbp:sleeping_habits |
sleeps in burrows or under cover
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
none recognized
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
may defend territory
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
hunting |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
includes growls and chattering sounds
|
| gptkbp:water_source |
requires access to water sources
|
| gptkbp:weight |
3-5 kg
|