The small Asian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) is a species of mongoose found in the wild in South and Southeast Asia. source
The small Asian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) is a species of mongoose found in the wild in South and Southeast Asia.
The small Asian mongoose use about 12 different vocalizations. source
The small Asian mongoose use about 12 different vocalizations.
The small Asian mongoose live in scrublands and dry forest. On Pacific Islands they live in rainforests as well. source
The small Asian mongoose live in scrublands and dry forest. On Pacific Islands they live in rainforests as well.
The small Asian mongooseare mostly solitary although males will sometimes form social groups and share burrows. source
The small Asian mongooseare mostly solitary although males will sometimes form social groups and share burrows.
Pregnancy duration of The small Asian mongoose is up to 49 days. A litter can consist of 2–5 young. source
Pregnancy duration of The small Asian mongoose is up to 49 days. A litter can consist of 2–5 young.
In 1883, brought 72 small Asian mongoose from Jamaica to the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island. source
In 1883, brought 72 small Asian mongoose from Jamaica to the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island.
Only the islands of Lana'i and Kaua'i are thought to be free of small Asian mongoose. source
Only the islands of Lana'i and Kaua'i are thought to be free of small Asian mongoose.
The small Asian mongoose was introduced onto Okinawa Island in 1910 and Amami Ōshima Island in 1979. source
The small Asian mongoose was introduced onto Okinawa Island in 1910 and Amami Ōshima Island in 1979.
The small Asian mongoose bred prolifically with males becoming sexually mature at 4 months. source
The small Asian mongoose bred prolifically with males becoming sexually mature at 4 months.
Females small Asian mongoose producing litters of 2–5 pups a year. source
Females small Asian mongoose producing litters of 2–5 pups a year.
On Okinawa, the small Asian mongoose is known to carry antimicrobial-resistant strains of E. coli. source
On Okinawa, the small Asian mongoose is known to carry antimicrobial-resistant strains of E. coli.
The small Asian mongoose can carry leptospirosis. source
The small Asian mongoose can carry leptospirosis.
In 2016, the European Commission put the small Asian mongoose on the list of invasive alien species in the EU. source
In 2016, the European Commission put the small Asian mongoose on the list of invasive alien species in the EU.
The small Asian mongoose hunted birds and bird eggs, threatening many local island species. source
The small Asian mongoose hunted birds and bird eggs, threatening many local island species.
Some reports claim that the small Asian mongoose introduction did not have the desired effect of rat control, either in Hawaii or St. Croix. source
Some reports claim that the small Asian mongoose introduction did not have the desired effect of rat control, either in Hawaii or St. Croix.