02/01/2026
β οΈ(DOR) It is unfortunate to have encountered this on the road tonight. π«£
The striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) 𦨠is a small carnivorous mammal endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. The distinctive black and white stripes and bushy tail serve as a warning to predators, similar to a skunk. A strong, musky-smelling fluid can be released from its a**l glands as a defense mechanism. They are primarily solitary, nocturnal animals that mainly prey on rodents, insects, snakes, and other small animals. Snake Relocation - Cape Town