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Slender mongooses
Order : Carnivora
Family : Herpestidae
Subfamily : Herpestinae
Genus : Galerella
Facts about the genus Galerella, the slender mongooses
Even slender mongooses are a threat to babies; pack mobs any that prowl near den with young.
Dwarf and Slender Mongooses are commonly encountered while Bushpig, Bushbuck, Serval, Porcupine and Leopard also occur in the area. (Full text)
They obtain their adult teeth at 24 weeks Slender mongooses are believed to reach sexual maturity between 1 and 2 years of age, and may live to be 10 years old. (Full text)