Taxonomy
The Indian mongoose has three names, they are Indian Mongoose, Javan Mongoose, and Small Asian Mongoose. The scientific
name is Herpestes Javanicus. The main reason that the Indian Mongoose also has the name Small Asion Mongoose is because it
is smaller than the other species of Mongoose in Asia and is native and lives mostly in Asia. The Indian Mongooses classification is
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, herpestidae, herpestes, javanicus. This mongooses name means agile, grizzled old
world viverrine, preys on snakes and rodents.The Indian Mongoose is related to many of the other species of Mongooses, looks like
a Honey Badger and is commonly mistaken for squirrels.
name is Herpestes Javanicus. The main reason that the Indian Mongoose also has the name Small Asion Mongoose is because it
is smaller than the other species of Mongoose in Asia and is native and lives mostly in Asia. The Indian Mongooses classification is
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, herpestidae, herpestes, javanicus. This mongooses name means agile, grizzled old
world viverrine, preys on snakes and rodents.The Indian Mongoose is related to many of the other species of Mongooses, looks like
a Honey Badger and is commonly mistaken for squirrels.
Species Description
The Indian Mongoose is part of the Mongoose family and is a grey/brown color. It is 25-41cm long and its tail is 23-51cm long, and it weighs 0.4-0.7kg. The males have wider sides and are generally bigger than females. They also have 5 toed feet with long claws.
They have 12 different vocalizations. There gestation period is 4 months and they produce 2-5 pups a year. They can live for 8-13 years.
They have 12 different vocalizations. There gestation period is 4 months and they produce 2-5 pups a year. They can live for 8-13 years.
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