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Mongoose
poplynch

Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus)

The Mongoose was introduced to Okinawa in 1910 to control the venemous Habu Snake population. The problem is: Mongooses dine during daylight hours and Habu are a nocturnal snake !
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Habitat
Scrublands, Forest, Cane Fields
Location
Tengan Okinawa, Japan
Date taken
4JAN2009
Scientific name
Herpestes javanicus
Equipment used
Pentax K10D Sigma 50-500mm

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Wild Mammals
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