noun🔗ShareMangousteAny 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. "Le gardien de zoo a montré l'enclos des mangoustes, expliquant comment cette petite créature agile aide à contrôler les populations de serpents dans son habitat naturel.animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMangouste 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. "Le gardien de zoo a montré la mangouste malgache, expliquant qu'elle appartient à une famille d'animaux différente des autres mangoustes.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading