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Indian gray mongoose
Order : Carnivora
Family : Herpestidae
Subfamily : Herpestinae
Species : Herpestes edwardsii
The Indian grey mongoose is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Indian gray mongoose
A Indian gray mongoose group is called a 'mongeese or mongaggle'.Countries
Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka
Facts about the Indian gray mongoose
The Indian gray mongoose is one of the few animals that can survive a cobra attack, which makes it one of the (Full text)
The hair of the common mongoose -- Herpestes edwardsii -- is widely used to make cheap art brushes, making the furry little creature to be hunted in (Full text)
The hair of the common mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii, is widely used to make paintbrushes. (Full text)
The Indian gray mongoose, is known for its ability to kill snakes, including cobras. (Full text)
1. Herpestes, genus Herpestes -- (mongooses)Herpestes
genus Herpestes
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