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Herpestes ichneumon (Egyptian Mongoose) is a species of mammals in the family mongooses. They are native to the Palearctic and Ethiopia. They are solitary, crepuscular carnivores. Individuals are known to live for 240 months and can grow to 573.28 mm. They have parental care (female provides care). They rely on running to move around.

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EOL has data for 61 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Egyptian Mongoose. View this species on GBIF