MONGOOSE
Mammal - Vertebrate - Carnivore
Mammal - Vertebrate - Carnivore
Slender Mongoose
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MONGOOSE
There are approximately 34 species of mongoose worldwide - some are sociable animals (Yellow Mongoose) and some are solitary (Egyptian Mongoose).
The Meerkat is a member of the Mongoose family.
There are approximately 34 species of mongoose worldwide - some are sociable animals (Yellow Mongoose) and some are solitary (Egyptian Mongoose).
- Looks like a weasel or a meerkat.
- Some types are nocturnal.
- Move really fast and are very agile.
- Often lives in burrows.
- Lives about 20 years.
- Eats frogs, worms, rodents, birds, bird eggs and insects.
- The smallest is the Dwarf Mongoose weighing about half a pound.
- The largest is the White Banded Mongoose weighing about 8 pounds.
- Cannot be hurt by snake venom.
The Meerkat is a member of the Mongoose family.
Visit: Mongoose . COLLECTIVE NOUNS
Pictures from Wikipedia ... with thanks
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