List of herpestids - Wikipedia
Herpestidae is a family of mammals in the order Carnivora, composed of the mongooses and the meerkat. A member of this family is called a mongoose or a herpestid.
Herpestoidea - Wikipedia
Herpestoidea is a superfamily of mammalia carnivores which includes mongooses, [2] Malagasy carnivorans [3] and the hyenas. Herpestoids, with the exception of the hyenas, have a cylindrical and elongated body, which allows them to get into holes to catch prey. [2] .
Mongoose - Wikipedia
A mongoose is a small terrestrial carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. This family has two subfamilies, the Herpestinae and the Mungotinae. The Herpestinae comprises 23 living species that are native to southern Europe, Africa and Asia, whereas the Mungotinae comprises 11 species native to Africa. [2]
ADW: Herpestidae: INFORMATION
Most herpestids are predators, feeding on a wide range of animals including small mammals and birds (including bird eggs), reptiles (especially snakes), a wide variety of insects, and crabs. Their ability to kill poisonous snakes such as cobras and adders is legendary.
Herpestidae | mammal family | Britannica
meerkat, (Suricata suricatta), burrowing member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae), found in southwestern Africa, that is unmistakably recognizable in its upright “sentinel” posture as it watches for predators. The meerkat is slender and has a …
Mongooses and Fossa (Herpestidae) | Encyclopedia.com
Though once considered in the same family as civets and genets (Viverridae), mongooses are now recognized as a separate family (Herpestidae). This family is comprised of 21 genera, including about 41 species, depending on the authority.
Herpestidae - Animalia
A mongoose is a small terrestrial carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. This family is currently split into two subfamilies, the Herpestinae and the Mungotinae . The Herpestinae comprises 23 living species that are native to southern Europe, Africa and Asia, whereas the Mungotinae comprises 11 species native to Africa.
Family Herpestidae - Worldwide Nature
The Herpestidae family, commonly known as mongooses, are a group of small carnivorous mammals found in Africa and Asia. They possess several unique physical characteristics that enable them to be efficient predators, including sharp teeth …
Systematics and Evolution of the Mongooses (Herpestidae ...
The Herpestidae is an ecologically and behaviourally diverse family that comprises 25 African and 9 Asian mongoose species. They are slender, small carnivores (ranging from 200 g to 5 kg) that live in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia; one mongoose species is found in Europe and a few species have been introduced in many places in the world.
Herpestidae - mongooses | Wildlife Journal Junior
Herpestidae - mongooses. There are 34 species in this family. They are native to Africa and Asia, but they have been introduced all over the world. Mongooses have long bodies; small heads; pointed snouts; short, rounded ears; and long tails. Most species are gray or brown.