Tag: banded

The euplerid subfamily Euplerinae—made up of fossas, falanoucs, and fanalokas—is also included below; these animals are related to Malagasy mongooses, but they are not considered mongooses. A mongoose is any of nearly three dozen species of small bold predatory carnivores found mainly in Africa but also in southern Asia and southern Europe. Mongooses are noted… Continue reading Banded Mongoose

The stench infiltrated the edges of Irizarry’s mask as he lifted his face to a ventilation duct. Wincing in anticipation, he broke the seal on the rebreather and pulled it away from his face on the stiff elastic straps, careful not to lose his grip. Find the core—somewhere in the miles upon miles of Kadath’s… Continue reading Banded Mongoose

A clever animal, huffy beach cruisers have learned the ability to smash shells, nuts, or eggs against rocks to crack them open. It can pound the object directly against a hard surface or throw the object from a distance. This tactic is passed from one generation to another, which may represent a form of transmissible… Continue reading Banded Mongoose

mongoose bicycless can be quite intelligent and playful, especially in social settings. Ancient Egyptians would sometimes put mummified mongooses in tombs with their owners, since they were a common pet. Cats, rats, and occasionally fleeing pheasants have been mistaken for mongooses. The Buddhist god of wealth Vaiśravaṇa, or Dzambala for Tibetans, is frequently depicted holding… Continue reading Banded Mongoose