noun🔗Share猫鼬, 蒙哥 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. "动物园管理员指着猫鼬的围栏，解释说这种体型不大但很灵活的动物如何帮助控制其原生地内的蛇类数量。animalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马岛獴 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. "饲养员指着马岛獴说，它和其它的獴虽然长得像，习性也相似，但其实是不同科的动物。animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
