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Some species of mongoose are pets in their native places in Asia and Africa, the Mideast and southern Europe. They require a good trainer, however.
It is illegal to have any of the thirty species in the US because they can devastate our native ground dwelling animals. For example, mongooses were imported into some West Indies islands for rodent control, but they pursued 7 species of amphibians and reptiles to extinction. They also eat eggs and birds. Another disastrous importation of mongooses, in 1883, left Hawai'i with permanently altered ecosystems.
These are wonderful, fascinating, complex little animals beautifully adapted to their native wild places. The US also has some equally lovely little animals that are native here. For example, captive-born Southern Flying squirrels make good pets and of course ferrets do, too.
Mongooses are kept as performing animals in India, where they have mock fights with snakes. However, they are illegal to import to the United States or New Zealand. Presumably, this is to avoid the risk of them becoming invasive species.
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Is a ferret a mongoose?
no a ferret is a animal but lots of people have them as pets
Would a mongoose make a good pets?
si amigo
What type of land or water does a mongoose live on?
A mongoose lives in a fairly humid and warm environment. An example is in India, where they are considered to be some of the best pets one can have.
What is Mowgli's pet mongoose's name?
Mowgli does not have any pets in the Jungle Books. Rikki-tikki-tavi is a character from a different short story & is Teddy's pet mongoose.
What is a mongoose?
It is an animal that is mainly found in India some people keep them as pets as they kill snakes and other reptiles. mongoose is mainly a wild animal. it is also a bike's brand name.
Where does mongoose live?
Mongoose lives in Southern Asia, Africa, and southern Europe and have been introduced elsewhere.
What animal was barred from entry in the us in the 1902 law?
The Mongoose
Where can you purchase a Mongoose bike?
Mongoose is a very popular brand of bicycle and is widely available throughout the United States. Mongoose bikes can be purchased at retailers such as Target, Walmart, Sears, and Toys R Us.
What is a mongoose male called?
A male mongoose is called a mongoose
What is the store ''Pets R Us''?
Toy'r'us but with PETS.
Do mongoose have feathers?
Mongoose
What animal will kill snakes?
Several do. They fight each other, and birds attack them, but I guess the answer you're looking for is the mongoose.
