Indian Mongoose
Overview
The Small Asian Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus), also known as the Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, or the Javan Mongoose, is a species of mongoose
found in the wild in South and Southeast Asia. It has also been introduced to various parts of the world.
This species of mongoose is sympatric with Herpestes edwardsii in much of its native range and can be readily distinguished from the latter species by its much smaller size.
The body is slender and the head is elongated with a pointed snout.
Mongoose
Mongoose are a family of 33 living species of small carnivorans from southern Eurasia and mainland Africa. Four additional species from Madagascar in the subfamily Galidiinae, which were previously classified in this family, are also referred to as "mongooses" or "mongoose-like"...
found in the wild in South and Southeast Asia. It has also been introduced to various parts of the world.
This species of mongoose is sympatric with Herpestes edwardsii in much of its native range and can be readily distinguished from the latter species by its much smaller size.
The body is slender and the head is elongated with a pointed snout.
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