Javan Mongoose vs Meerkat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Javan Mongoose
0.15 m
Human
1.75 m
Meerkat
0.35 m
| Javan Mongoose | Meerkat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4–0.9 kg | 0.62–0.97 kg |
| Length | 44–65 cm | 25–35 cm |
| Height | 12–15 cm | 25–35 cm |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–10 yrs | 6–14 yrs |
| Gestation | 49 days | 70 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Woodland, Savanna | Desert, Savanna, scrubland, Grassland |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Africa |
| Family | Herpestidae | Herpestidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |