White-tailed Mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)

White-tailed Mongoose, a reference photo — Photo: MCSchaeffer · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a species in the mongoose family Herpestidae. It is the only member of the genus Ichneumia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-tailed Mongoose being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Bdeogale nigripes
Atilax paludinosus
Galictis vittata
Mellivora capensis
Herpestes ichneumon

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Herpestidae
Genus: Ichneumia
Species: Ichneumia albicauda

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