noun🔗ShareMangusteAny of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits."The zookeeper pointed out the mongoose enclosure, explaining how the small, agile creature helps control snake populations in its native habitat. "Der Tierpfleger zeigte auf das Mangusten-Gehege und erklärte, wie das kleine, flinke Tier dazu beiträgt, die Schlangenpopulationen in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum zu kontrollieren.animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMangustenAny species of Malagasy mongoose; only distantly related to the Herpestidae, these are members of the family Eupleridae; they resemble mongooses in appearance and habits, but have larger ears and ringed tails."The zookeeper pointed out the Malagasy mongoose, explaining that it's a different family of animal than other mongooses. "Der Tierpfleger zeigte auf die Mangusten und erklärte, dass sie einer anderen Tierfamilie angehören als andere Mangusten.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading