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Mongoose A Mongoose's picture Herpestes edwardsii,Indian grey Mongoose Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies intro

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  1. I found a Survey of wild carnivores outside protected areas in India. If this is the case for your spotting and you are willing to contribute I'me sure it will be appreciate.
    http://projectwaghoba.in/carnivoresurvey/upload.php
    http://projectwaghoba.in/carnivoresurvey/info.php
    Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
  2. Excellent species introduction, promoted! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Very much thank you for your kind appreciation. Posted 11 years ago

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The Indian grey mongoose or common grey mongoose is a species of mongoose mainly found in southern Asia mainly India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and some other parts of Asia. In North Indian languages it is called ''Nevalaa''. The grey mongoose is commonly found in open forests, scrublands and cultivated fields, often close to human habitation. It lives in burrows, hedgerows and thickets, among groves of trees, taking shelter under rocks or bushes and even in drains. It is very bold and inquisitive.. more

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Apr 25, 2014. Captured Sep 25, 2013 05:52.
  • DSC-HX200V
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 144mm