 Mongoose carnivorous small mammal that is related to the Civet, found mostly in India, Africa, and southeast Asia, and also one species in South Spain. The Indian mongoose is slender, and grayish, its length including its tail is around 30 in..
Fearlessly it attacks venomous snakes like the Cobra, having remarkable agility and able to dodge and swerve off the snakes fangs. It also destroys rats and other vermin and the eggs of young of the crocodile. They are easily tamed, and make an attractive and valuable pet. The Egyptian mongoose, called Fair rose mouse was venerated in ancient times, is one of the largest species. It is also called ichneumon. |
