Black-footed Mongoose

Black-footed MongooseThis mongoose lives in forests of western and central Africa. Its gray-brown coat and black legs stand out.What does it look like?Its coat is gray-brown, with long, coarse guard hairs, and its legs are black.How does it live?This mongoose lives in forests of western and central Africa. Its gray-brown coat and black legs stand out.It is mainly nocturnal and terrestrial, feeding on insects such as termites, ants, and beetles. Adults are usually solitary, though pairs have also been observed.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.