WorksheetsMongoose Facts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The mongooses MAIN diet consists of what foods-
flowers, grasses, insects
small rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, and worms
tree bark, leaves, and grasses
A mongoose's habitat:
large nests high in the trees
wet, marshy areas
burrows in the ground
What is the average life span of a mongoose?
5 years
20 years
50 years
Where is the mongoose primarily found?
Africa/Asia
Alaska
South America
The mongoose is most famous for its ability to kill what animal?
cobras
mice
crickets
Which book/author made the mongoose famous with a hero mongoose?
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling
The Rats of NIMH by O'Briend
The Killing Cobra by Rudyard Kipling
Why was the mongoose introduced to the Hawaiian islands in the 1800's?
to help control the bird population
to help control the rodent population
as a breeding program to reintroduce the species
Did you know?
That the mongoose was worshiped by the Greek gods. History shows multiple gold statues of gods and goddesses honoring the animal.
The mongoose was an important species during the 1800's and was well known for its ability to lead lost travelers with its distinct "tsk, tsk," and "chattering" calls.
Mummified mongooses and images of the species have been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Choose the correct size information about a common mongoose: Choose all that apply.
4 feet long
7-25 inches long
12 oz. to 11 lbs
25 lbs. or more
5 ft. tall when standing upright
Choose all of the physical qualities of the common mongoose:
long bodies, short legs
brown, gray fur
striped coats (certain species)
ringed tails (certain species)
tapered snouts
