Jackson's Mongoose
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| Bdeogale jacksoni Thomas, 1894 |
The Jackson's Mongoose is the least known and possibly rarest of all African carnivores, known only from a few observations and museum specimens.
The Jackson's Mongoose is a close relative of the Bushy-tailed Mongoose. It has round, broad ears, with yellow fur on the neck and throat, and a white bushy tail. There are 14 museum specimens in existence from Kenya, and next to nothing is known about this animal or it's biology.
In addition to increased protection for Matundu, one of East Africa's largest lowland forests, the scientists recommend initiating studies into the mongoose's genetics and ecology to better understand the animal's needs and how best to protect it.
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- ^ Van Rompaey, H., De Luca, D., Rovero, F. & Hoffmann, M. (2008). Bdeogale jacksoni. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2008. Retrieved on 22 March 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of near threatened
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