THE SHAGGY MONGOOSE 

 Helogale hirtula, Thos. 



Description. — This mungoose is very similar to H. atkinsoni, 

 but differs from it in having the fur longer, coarser, and shaggier. 



Measurements from a specimen obtained by Major Dunn in 

 the Ogaden country. 



Head and body 230 mm. 



Tail 166 „ 



Hindfoot 48 „ 



Ear 18 „ 



Distribution. — The only specimen as yet known is the one 

 obtained by Dunn at Gabridshari, 60 miles west of Gerlogobi 

 Wells. From this specimen Mr. Thomas described the species as 

 new. 



Habits. — The habits of this mungoose are not known. 

 Personally I have never seen it. 



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