Skin Key

Herpestidae

Image of Herpestidae 2 4a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Herpestidae - Atilax paludinosus (G. [Baron] Cuvier, 1829)

Option A
The color of the animal is all brown.
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Image of Herpestidae 2 4b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Herpestidae - Ichneumia albicauda (G. [Baron] Cuvier, 1829)

Option B
A. The dark legs of the animal contrast with the lighter body.
B. The tail is white and bushy.
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