Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)

Yellow Mongoose

The Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), also known as the Red Meerkat, grows to be about 65 to 85 cm in length and weighs between .450 and .900 kg. It has a triangular shaped face with a pointed snout. Southern Yellow Mongooses are larger, have yellow or reddish fur, longer fur, and a longer tail with a characteristic white tip. …..read the article….. Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)

Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Rock Hyrax

The Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) grows to be about 45 to 60 cm in length and weighs between 2.5 and 4.5 kg, males being approximately 10% heavier than females. Their fur is thick and grey-brown colour, although this varies strongly between different environments; from dark brown in wetter habitats, to light grey in desert living individuals. …..read the article….. Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)