All you need to know about this small carnivore
What does the Indian grey mongoose eat?
Rodents, snakes, birds and their eggs, lizards, insects, occasionally fruits and berries
What size is the Indian grey mongoose?
36-45 cm
How much does the Indian grey mongoose weigh?
0.9 - 1.7 kg
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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