noun🔗ShareMangostaAny 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. "El cuidador del zoológico señaló el recinto de la mangosta, explicando cómo la pequeña y ágil criatura ayuda a controlar las poblaciones de serpientes en su hábitat nativo.animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMangosta malgacheAny 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. "El cuidador del zoológico señaló a la mangosta malgache, explicando que es una familia de animales diferente a otras mangostas.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading