Wildlifeof Malaysia
Bornean Ferret-badger
Bears, Dogs & Otters
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Melogale everetti
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates, amphibians, insects, fruit and carrion
Habitat
Montane forest, including Kinabalu National Park and Crocker Range National Park
Range
Endemic to Borneo
Size
Body up to 44cm
Weight
Up to 3kg
The Bornean ferret badger, also known as Everett's or the Kinabalu ferret badger, is a small, nocturnal, omnivorous mammal endemic to Borneo. It is a member of the weasel family and one of six species of the genus Melogale. Its small range includes Kinabalu National Park and Crocker Range National Park (Wikipedia, general species account).
It weighs up to 3 kg and reaches a maximum recorded body length of 44 cm. It forages on the ground for invertebrates, amphibians, insects, fruit and carrion (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Bornean Ferret-badger eat?
- Invertebrates, amphibians, insects, fruit and carrion
- What habitat does the Bornean Ferret-badger live in?
- Montane forest, including Kinabalu National Park and Crocker Range National Park
- Where is the Bornean Ferret-badger found?
- Endemic to Borneo
- How big is the Bornean Ferret-badger?
- Body up to 44cm
- How much does the Bornean Ferret-badger weigh?
- Up to 3kg