noun🔗Share몽구스Any 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. "동물원 사육사는 몽구스 우리를 가리키며, 작고 민첩한 이 동물이 어떻게 서식지에서 뱀 개체수를 조절하는지 설명했다.animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share말라가시 몽구스Any 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. "사육사는 말라가시 몽구스를 가리키며 다른 몽구스와는 다른 동물 가족이라고 설명했다.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading