Cape Grey Mongoose

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Herpestes pulverulentus

Cape Grey Mongoose, a reference photo
Photo: Martin Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Cape grey mongoose (Herpestes pulverulentus), also called the small grey mongoose, is a small mammal native to South Africa, Lesotho and southern Namibia.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cape Grey 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Herpestidae
Species
Herpestes pulverulentus

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