Indian Grey Mongoose Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Herpestes edwardsii
Family : Herpestidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Common Mongoose
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Grassland
Description : The Indian grey mongoose has a slender body with short legs, a pointed nose, and small ears. Its fur is usually grey or brown in color, with a lighter underbelly.
They typically measure between 36-45 cm in length and weigh between 0.5-2 kg.
The grey mongoose is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and prefers open forests, scrublands, and agricultural areas.
They are primarily insectivores but will also eat small mammals, reptiles, birds, and eggs.
Grey mongooses are solitary animals and are known for their agility and quick reflexes. They are also known for their ability to kill venomous snakes, which they are immune to.
They breed throughout the year and give birth to litters of 2-4 young.
The Indian grey mongoose is not currently considered threatened, but it is often hunted for its fur and for sport.
They typically measure between 36-45 cm in length and weigh between 0.5-2 kg.
The grey mongoose is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and prefers open forests, scrublands, and agricultural areas.
They are primarily insectivores but will also eat small mammals, reptiles, birds, and eggs.
Grey mongooses are solitary animals and are known for their agility and quick reflexes. They are also known for their ability to kill venomous snakes, which they are immune to.
They breed throughout the year and give birth to litters of 2-4 young.
The Indian grey mongoose is not currently considered threatened, but it is often hunted for its fur and for sport.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Samiul Mohsanin, (Jahangirnagar University,Dhaka), photo copyright: Samiul Mohsanin.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Samiul Mohsanin, (Jahangirnagar University,Dhaka), photo copyright: Samiul Mohsanin.more information please contact with us.