noun🔗ShareマングースAny 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. "動物園の飼育係はマングースの囲いを示し、その小さな俊敏な生き物が、どのように生息地でヘビの個体数を制御するのに役立っているかを説明した。animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareマダガスカルマングースAny 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. "動物園の飼育員はマダガスカルマングースを指し、他のマングースとは異なる動物の仲間であると説明しました。animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
