Main Characteristics

Indian Grey Mongoose have a body length between 36 and 45 cms (14 - 18 inches), a tail length of approximately 35 cms (14 inches) and they weigh between 0.9 and 1.8 kgs (2 - 4 lbs). They are grizzled grey in colour with a paler underside.

Habitat

Indian Grey Mongoose can be found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, scrub, cultivated areas and bushy vegetation, in southern Asia.

Diet

Indian Grey Mongoose mainly feed on rodents, lizards, snakes, birds, insects, eggs and fruits.

Breeding

Indian Grey Mongoose can produce up to 3 litters per year and after a gestation period of 60 - 65 days they give birth to a litter of 2 - 4 young.

Predators

Leopards are known predators of Indian Grey Mongoose.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Indian Grey Mongoose include:

Herpestes edwardsi edwardsi
Herpestes edwardsi ferrugineus
Herpestes edwardsi lanka
Herpestes edwardsi montanus
Herpestes edwardsi nyula

Interesting Facts

Indian Grey Mongoose are also known as:
Common Grey Mongoose
Indian Gray Mongoose
Common Gray Mongoose

Similar Animals

Collared Mongoose
Crab-Eating Mongoose
Egyptian Mongoose
Indian Brown Mongoose
Ruddy Mongoose
Short-Tailed Mongoose
Small Asian Mongoose
Stripe-Necked Mongoose