How fast can a mongoose run?

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The Mongoose:

The mongoose is a carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and a long tail. Native to Asia and Africa, the mongoose is best known for its ability to kill cobras.

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• Mongoose also have round ears and shorter legs and belong to the family of Herpestidae.
• Mongoose have nonretractile claws that they can use for digging holes or searching for prey.
• The diet of mongoose may vary but can include things like crabs, birds, rodents, snakes and eggs. They are resistant to snake venom due to their thick coats and presence of acetylcholine receptors.
• Mongoose can be somewhat domesticated and are sometimes used as pets or to control rodent populations.

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