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Mongoose, any of nearly three dozen species of small bold predatory carnivores found mainly in Africa but also in southern Asia and southern Europe. Mongooses are noted for their audacious attacks on highly venomous snakes such as king cobras. 31 Mongoose Facts: Your Questions Answered While the mongoose may be adorable and furry, this animal is far from harmless. The first time I heard of a mongoose was the children’s story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. In the book, the young mongoose protects the family from a cobra that would have (likely) killed the child. These feisty little snake hunters are fascinating. Let me know your favorite fact in the comments, and ask me any questions you have and I will do my best to answer them! 1. What is a ... Learn about mongoose, small carnivorous mammals with long faces and bodies, and tails. Find out their habitat, diet, behavior, and interesting facts, such as their ability to fight off snake venom and their relation to meerkats. The mongoose is a little carnivore native to Africa, however certain species may also be found in southern Asia and southern Europe. These little animals are fearless predators renowned for attacking highly deadly snakes such as the king cobra. There are 33 species divided into 14 genera. Mongooses vary in size with the smallest mongoose being the dwarf mongoose or Helogale parvula whose body measures just up to seven to ten inches in length and if we include its tail it adds an extra six to ...
