Linnaean classification: Eukarya, Animalia, Chordata,

Mammalia, Carnivora, Herpestidae, Helogale parvula

 

Regulator because it is a warm-blooded organism and is able to maintain a relatively constant internal conditions through homeostasis

 

Migration because they are nomadic animals that only stay in areas for a couple of days at a time

 

Generalist because it is able to live in many different habitats and biomes such as the savanna and forests

 

Consumer because it cannot make its own food and must get its nutrients from other organisms

 

Carnivore because its diet consist mostly of meat

 

Niche: They consume small rodents, reptiles, young birds, termites, locusts, beetles, grubs, larvae, and spiders. They may also include fruit and other foods in their diet. Their predators are birds of prey and snakes. Mongooses are found in most parts of Africa. They can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests and semiarid areas.​​​​​​​​​​