#657: Ring-tailed Vontsira

The Ring-tailed Vontsira was once considered a member of the mongoose family; he is now classified amongst the Malagasy carnivores, along with the Fossa, the Fanalouc and five other mongoose-like species. Agile, and a good climber, he is active throughout the day and will engage in playful behaviour. His diet consists mainly of small vertebrates and invertebrates, but he is partial to the occasional fruit and can be found scavenging around campsites.