Herpestidae

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf family
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
nocturnal
gptkbp:characterizedBy long body
short legs
pointed snout
gptkbp:colors white
black
brown
gray
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts varies by species
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in folklore
symbol of protection
associated with deities
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
forests
savannas
gptkbp:hasLength 30 to 70 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herpestidae
gptkbp:includes mongoose
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Asia
Africa
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:mongoose_lemur
gptkb:Egyptian_mongoose
gptkb:Indian_mongoose
black-tailed mongoose
dwarf mongoose
white-tailed mongoose
yellow mongoose
gptkbp:predators rodents
snakes
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
social groups
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
human-wildlife conflict
gptkbp:weight 1 to 5 kg