Banded mongoose has 10 to 12 blackish transverse stripes across its grey-brown back. They weigh about 1.4kg with a gestation period of approximately 8 weeks. Males have white bellies.
The coat has rich warm shades of brown with patterns ranging from chocolate to black. The Bengal measures 2.6m long and weighs up to 230kg. The gestation period is from 98 to 110 days where two to three cubs are born.
Elanus caeruleus
Nest in trees where usually 3 to 4 white eggs capped at the thick end with brown streaks are laid. The nestling period is 35 days.
Height: 0.30m
