You are likely referring to the mongoose. Mongooses are small carnivorous mammals known for their ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, including cobras. They possess a unique resistance to snake venom, allowing them to engage in these dangerous encounters. Their agility and quick reflexes make them effective predators in their habitats.
Mongoose.
The English word for "mongo" is most likely "mongoose," which is a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to fight and kill venomous snakes.
Mink: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long body, short legs, and dark fur, known for its sleek appearance and semi-aquatic lifestyle. Mongoose: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long body, short legs, and a long tail, known for its agility, speed, and ability to kill venomous snakes.
The small mammal known for being unharmed after eating a venomous snake is the eastern kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula). This non-venomous snake has a resistance to the venom of various snakes, including rattlesnakes and copperheads. It preys on these snakes, consuming them without suffering any ill effects. This unique adaptation allows the eastern kingsnake to thrive in environments where venomous snakes are present.
weasel
The majority are not venomous.
Yes and No.Some snakes have venom and others do not.
Mongoose is a small animal known for killing venomous snakes like cobras due to their agility and speed. These mammals are resistant to snake venom and have specialized techniques for hunting and killing snakes.
The weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is related to the marten. Both belong to the Mustelidae family, which also includes animals like otters and badgers.
No - of the known 2,300 species of snake - about 400 species are venomous, and only a small percentage of the venomous species have toxins potent enough to kill people.
Dingo It should be noted that the dingo is not truly native to Australia, having been introduced by the Aborigines. Australia's largest living native carnivorous mammal is the Tasmanian devil, a carnivorous marsupial, or dasyurid, but it is quite small. Until 1936, the largest carnivorous mammal in Australia was the Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger.
Yes, very.