the+mongoose

The mongoose is a very common animal that can be found in several countries Including southern Asia, Africa, and southern Europe, as well in Puerto Rico and some Caribbean and Hawaiian islands. There are 33 different species of mongoose that range from 24-58 cm in length, not including the length of it's tail. They range in weight from 320 grams to 5 kg. They have long bodies and faces with small round ears, short legs, and extremely long tails, for the lengths vary depending on the species. Mongooses, much like goats, have long ovular pupils They like to walk by themselves or travel in groups and share food among their young ones and themselves. According to most species of the mongoose, they are most active in the day looking for food like insects, crabs, earthworms, lizards, snakes, birds, and rodents. They also eat eggs and carrion. The Indian gray mongoose is known for it's ability to fight and kill venomous snakes due to their agility. Some people actually keep them as pets to fight off deadly snakes and other animals in their home. Also when a mongoose mates it makes a pitched noise commonly known as giggling to attract the other mongoose