Mongooses

Mongooses have a natural enemy. Snakes. Yes, mongooses and snakes are natural rivals or enemies. Thoughts have come to mind as one or the other doing something to the other, like stealing an egg or something. But actually, none of that is true. They are rivals by nature because of predator-prey relationships driven by survival. This rivalry has been going on for probably thousands of years.

Their way of battle is another huge part of them. Also, mongooses win most of the battles that have happened. Going back to the pattern, their first step, or should I say no steps, is running into a bush, if not in one already. Next, is to wait until they are pretty much out of view. After that, they go towards it and bite the tip of their tail to get its attention. Once they do, the snake lets out a hiss and flings its head straight up in pain. Then, it just goes back and forth with the snake lunging, the mongoose dodging and nipping at its tail, running around, back to the lunges, and the mongoose dodging and nipping at its tail, going back and forth. Makes you dizzy if you see it being constantly repeated. They do this so that the snake gets really tired. But mongooses have a lot of energy, so they don't get tired as easily. Once that is done, then the mongoose casually goes up to it like someone just on a walk, and picks it up by the head with its mouth, and shakes it from side to side, or up and down. Mongooses have a lot of strength in their jaw, and so much that it can break bones in something's body, meaning for the finishing touch, they crunch the snake's skull. Also, mongooses are immune to snake venom, and an APEX PREDATOR! What an advantage!

These mongooses are in places like the wetlands, forests, savanna, grasslands, and deserts.  Many social species, such as the banded mongoose and dwarf mongoose, favor open plains and brushlands where they can easily spot predators from a distance. Some species, like the bushy-tailed mongoose, live in lowland or tropical rainforests, while the slender mongoose is often found at the fringes of wooded areas. The marsh mongoose is semi-aquatic, preferring swampy vegetation near rivers, lakes, and streams where it hunts for crabs and fish. While they generally avoid pure sand deserts like the Sahara, they are common in "near-desert" areas.