Alexander's Kusimanse

Alexander's kusimanse is a small mongoose with short legs. It measures about 375–437 mm (14.8–17.2 in) in body length, and has a 243–318 mm (9.6–12.5 in) long tail. It has brownish black hairy fur with tinges of gray. The head consists of a long snout with pale buff colored lips, and small brownish ears. The hind part of the body is covered with long guard hairs, which are darker at the base and white colored at the tips. The short legs are darker in color, and consist of long, sharp claws. The tail is similar in color to the body, and covered with tufts of hair. The females have three pairs of nipples.

Alexander's kusimanse is restricted to northern Democratic republic of Congo, and western Uganda, and parts of Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. Though it is subject to habitat loss, it is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Alexander's kusimanse is a social species and forages in groups of up to 20 individuals. The animals often mark trees with secretions from their anal glands. They sleep in hollow tree trunks, and dead logs in small groups. This group behavior helps the kusimanses to protect against predators. Any alarm by a single animal results in the group heading for safety. It feeds on grubs, small animals and fruits. It produces a litter of two to four younglings.