13/01/2025
As I mentioned earlier,few days back all mongoose are not immune to deadly snake venom -- they can build up an immunity but they have a few physical adaptations which help them fight, kill and eat really venomous snakes -- like cobras:
1. They have lightning fast moves -- like here one minute; gone the next.
2. They have thick skin and dense fur which most certainly helps them against deadly
bites.
3. They have a unique genetic adaptation which helps them but as said, this only
offers partial immunity, but it is a good addition to their armour.
All of these points added-up, gives the mongoose, compared to other animals, a significant advantage against their deadly prey.
We usually see this type of action occurring on the ground, but the mongoose is a very agile animal and as we can see those extraordinary moves work in trees as well.
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