Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Indian Grey Mongoose
Civets & Mongooses
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Urva edwardsii
Basic stats
Diet
Rodents, snakes, bird eggs and hatchlings, lizards and invertebrates
Litter size
2-4
Gestation period
60-65 days
Size
36-45cm body, 45cm tail
Weight
0.9-1.7kg
The Indian grey mongoose is tawny or iron grey, with fur that is more grizzled, stiffer and coarser than in other mongooses, and a bushy tail with a pale yellow or white tip (Sterndale 1884, as reported on Wikipedia). Adults measure 36 to 45 cm in head-body length and weigh 0.9 to 1.7 kg (Graham 2004, as reported on Wikipedia).
The diet includes rodents, snakes, eggs, lizards and invertebrates. Gestation lasts 60 to 65 days and litters are two to four young (Graham 2004, as reported on Wikipedia). Nationally Least Concern (Sri Lanka National Red List 2012).
Quick answers
- What does the Indian Grey Mongoose eat?
- Rodents, snakes, bird eggs and hatchlings, lizards and invertebrates
- What is the litter size of the Indian Grey Mongoose?
- 2-4
- How long is the gestation period of the Indian Grey Mongoose?
- 60-65 days
- How big is the Indian Grey Mongoose?
- 36-45cm body, 45cm tail
- How much does the Indian Grey Mongoose weigh?
- 0.9-1.7kg