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Herpestes auropunctatus
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Invasive Villain
Invasive Predator
Small Indian Mongoose
Mongoose
Herpestes auropunctatus
Type:
mammal
Category:
invasive
About
Introduced to control rats, but now preys on native birds, eggs, and insects.
Habitat
Forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas
Why it's harmful
Predation on native wildlife and disruption of food webs.