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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MongooseMongoose - Wikipedia

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   A mongoose is a small terrestrial carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. This family has two subfamilies, the Herpestinae and the Mungotinae. The Herpestinae comprises 23 living species that are native to southern Europe, Africa and Asia, whereas the Mungotinae comprises 11 species native to Africa. [2] .

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     The mutualistic relationship of the dwarf mongoose and hornbill | Natural History Museum

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3. www.britannica.com › animal › mongooseMongoose | Species & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 25, 2024 · 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. The 33 species belong to 14 genera.

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4. www.livescience.com › 52565-mongooseMongoose Facts - Live Science

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   Oct 23, 2015 · It is believed that mongooses breed during March to May and October to December, according to ADW. Mongooses have gestation periods of 42 to 105 days and give birth to one to four...

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6. animalgator.com › mongooseMongoose: Habitat, Behavior, Diet, Conservation & Interesting ...

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Mongoose breeding habits vary across species, but most mongooses tend to have 2 to 4 offspring per litter after a gestation period of 42 to 70 days, depending on the species. Mongoose young are born blind and helpless, relying on their mother (and sometimes the larger social group) for protection and nourishment.

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   Check out BBC Earth on BBC online - http://www.bbc.com/earth/worldBanded Mongoose breed regularly. As the females in the group come into season, the younger ...

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8. www.animalfactsencyclopedia.com › Mongoose-factsMongoose Facts - Animal Facts Encyclopedia

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   The mongoose is a constantly active hunter and forager that eats a wide variety of small prey animals and loves snakes in particular. All species of mongoose eat snakes regularly, but the slender mongoose and the grey mongoose are the two species most likely to confront and devour a King cobra.

9. www.treehugger.com › mongoose-facts-50751768 Magnificent Mongoose Facts - Treehugger

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Learn about the mongoose's many fascinating characteristics, from battling venomous snakes to communicating through complex vocalizations