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     • Its tail can be up to 18.5 inches (47 cm) long.
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   How long is a mongoose tail?

   • Its tail can be up to 18.5 inches (47 cm) long. Mongooses are grey to brown, with some species having specific markings including darker legs, pale or ringed tails, and stripes. They have short legs, a long, pointy nose, and small ears.

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   How big do mongooses get?

   • While their size varies significantly across species, most mongooses measure 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60 cm) in length, not including the tail, which can add another 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm). Fur: Generally coarse and gray or brown, though some species, like meerkats, have distinctive markings or color patterns.

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   What does a mongoose look like?

   • Mongooses have long faces and bodies, small, rounded ears, short legs, and long, tapering tails. Most are brindled or grizzly; a few have strongly marked coats which bear a striking resemblance to mustelids. Their nonretractile claws are used primarily for digging. Mongooses, much like goats, have narrow, ovular pupils.

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   What is the largest mongoose?

   • The largest mongoose is the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda), whose body length measures 48–71 cm (about 19–28 inches) long with a tail that may extend up to an additional 47 cm (18.5 inches).

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   How long is a Mongeese body?

   • Body Length: The body length of mongeese can range from about 7 inches (about 18 centimeters) in the smallest species to about 2 feet (60 centimeters) in the larger ones. The Indian mongoose, for instance, typically measures 16 to 18 inches (40 to 45 centimeters) in body length.

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   How much does an Indian mongoose weigh?

   • For the Indian mongoose, the tail length also ranges around 16 to 18 inches (40 to 45 centimeters). Weight: Weight varies widely among species, from as little as 10 ounces (about 280 grams) to as much as 9 pounds (about 4 kilograms). The Indian mongoose usually weighs around 2 to 4 pounds (0.9 to 1.8 kilograms).

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   Mongooses have long faces and bodies, small, rounded ears, short legs, and long, tapering tails. Most are brindled or grizzly; a few have strongly marked coats which bear a striking resemblance to mustelids. Their nonretractile claws are used primarily for digging.

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   Oct 25, 2024 · The largest mongoose is the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda), whose body length measures 48–71 cm (about 19–28 inches) long with a tail that may extend up to an additional 47 cm (18.5 inches).

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   Oct 6, 2020 · Its tail can be up to 18.5 inches (47 cm) long. Mongooses are grey to brown, with some species having specific markings including darker legs, pale or ringed tails, and stripes. They have short legs, a long, pointy nose, and small ears.

   • Class: Mammalia
   • Phylum: Chordata

   • Order: Carnivora

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   • The plural of “mongoose” isn’t “mongeese” However, while the officially plural form is mongooses, it’s okay to say mongoose! Just like with moose and sheep, it can be difficult to know the exact plural form of mongoose if you hadn’t it heard it before.
   • Mongooses aren’t rodents. Although they may look like it, mongooses aren’t rodents. This means that they aren’t related to rats, mice, and squirrels. Instead, they’re related to animals like civets.
   • They have a rare mutation. Mongooses are one of only four types of mammals with the ability to fight off a snake’s toxins. While they aren’t immune to venom, they do have a specialized nervous system that is adapted to defend the mongoose from snake bites.
   • They have a diverse diet. As a member of the order Carnivora, mongooses are considered carnivores. This means that they get all the nutrients that need from a purely meat-based diet, just like cats.

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   Size. Body Length: The body length of mongeese can range from about 7 inches (about 18 centimeters) in the smallest species to about 2 feet (60 centimeters) in the larger ones. The Indian mongoose, for instance, typically measures 16 to 18 inches (40 to 45 centimeters) in body length.

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   Sep 17, 2024 · While their size varies significantly across species, most mongooses measure 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60 cm) in length, not including the tail, which can add another 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm). Notable Physical Traits:

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    Average Life Span In Captivity: 20 years. Size: Head and body: 7 to 25 inches; tail: 6 to 21 inches. Weight: Up to 11 pounds. Size relative to a 6-ft man: Mongooses are primarily found in Africa,...