Mammals
Birds
Amphibians
Reptiles
Meet our adventurous bokiboky in Kirindy Forest
The bokiboky is only found in the dry deciduous forests of Western Madagascar. As a social species, they usually live in family groups of up to eight individuals, led by a dominant female. They spend their time both on the ground and in the trees, sleeping in underground burrows or holes in trees. Although it is known as a mongoose, the bokiboky is actually in a separate scientific family called ‘Eupleridae’, a family of small carnivores only found in Madagascar.
Animal facts
Key facts about the bokiboky
I’m found in Madagascar
Bokiboky live in the dry forests of Western Madagascar.
My favourite food is insects
Bokiboky primarily eat insects and some small vertebrates.
I’m closely related to fossa and civets
Bokiboky are in the same scientific family as larger carnivorous mammals.
50cm
average length
500g
average weight
3 months
young reach independence
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