Ichneumia albicauda occurs throughout much of sub-Saharan
Africa, with the exception of the Congo Basin, the Ivory Coast,
and the arid regions of western South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,
and Angola. White-tailed mongooses are also found throughout the
southern Arabian peninsula. They are fairly common throughout
their range and are found in a wide variety of habitats.
Biogeographic Regions: ethiopian (Native ) - Lioncrusher's
Domain, 2004. "White Tailed Mongoose: Ichneumia albicauda" (On-
line). Accessed February 02, 2005 at
http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=132. White tailed
mongooses are relatively large mongooses. Their long yellowish
tan hair, and long, black guard hairs make them appear grizzled.
The tail is bushy and is white on the terminal half. Hair is
lacking on their palms to the wrists and on their upper lip.
Females have four mammae. Other Physical Features: endothermic ;
homoiothermic; bilateral symmetry Sexual Dimorphism: sexes alike
Average mass: 3500 g. Habitat and Ecology Ichneumia