Banded Mongoose vs Indian Gray Mongoose
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Banded Mongoose
0.22 m
Human
1.75 m
Indian Gray Mongoose
0.25 m
| Banded Mongoose | Indian Gray Mongoose | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–2.3 kg | 0.9–1.7 kg |
| Length | 45–65 cm | 36–45 cm |
| Height | 18–22 cm | 18–25 cm |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–15 yrs | 7–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 60 days | 60 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 2–4 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest | Grassland, scrubland, Forest, Woodland, Farmland, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Family | Herpestidae | Herpestidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |