Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), which prefers areas with water and dense plant cover, can be found in scrubs bordering the cultivated plains.    From Wordnik.com.  [Eastern Mediterranean conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf forests] Reference

Common are the mongoose (Herpestes officinarum), agouti (Dasyprocta antillensis), opposum (Didelphis marsupialis), pig (Sus scrofa), and domestic cat and dog.    From Wordnik.com.  [Windward Islands dry forests] Reference

Commonly introduced mammals in this ecoregion are the mongoose (Herpestes officinarum), agouti (Dasyprocta antillensis), opposum (Didelphis marsupialis), pig (Sus scrofa), and domestic cat and dog.    From Wordnik.com.  [Windward Islands moist forests] Reference

Introduced pig Sus scrofa, cats, mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus, dogs, birds, and a very large number of invertebrates including Argentine ant Iridomyrmex humilis, have colonized parts of the park environment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States] Reference

Introduced carnivores such as the Javan mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) have severe effects on ground-nesting bird populations, and some introduced exotic plants out-compete or severely impact native plant species.    From Wordnik.com.  [Comoros forests] Reference

The small Asian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus), which was first introduced in 1872 to control rodents and poisonous snakes, has devastated native populations of reptiles and amphibians and led to the extinction of dozens of species.    From Wordnik.com.  [Biological diversity in the Caribbean Islands] Reference

The mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus), feral cats, and in some locations rats (Rattus spp.), continue to prey on numerous lizard and snake species while domestic goats have a significant effect on vegetation, particularly on small xeric areas.    From Wordnik.com.  [Windward Islands xeric scrub] Reference

Other notable mammals include carnivores, such as leopard Panthera pardus, wild dog or dhole Cuon alpinus (VU), leopard cat Felis bengalensis, fishing cat F. viverrina (LR), Javan mongoose Herpestes javanicus and several civets, including binturong Arctictis binturong.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ujung Kulon National Park and Krakatau Nature Reserve, Indonesia] Reference

Of the larger mammals there are large populations of wild boar Sus scrofa, and introduced wild water buffalo Bubalus bubalis; also a number of crested porcupine Hystrix cristata (LR), jackal canis aurea, genet Genetta genetta, Egyptian mongoose Herpestes ichneumon, wild cat Felis sylvestris lybica; and four species of bat.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ichkeul National Park, Tunisia] Reference

In India, as I hear from Dr. Jerdon, several kinds of hawks, and at least one mammal, the Herpestes, kill cobras and other venomous species; 30 and so it is in South Africa.    From Wordnik.com.  [The expression of the emotions in man and animals] Reference

In the Herpestes, I have seen the hair on end over nearly the whole body, including the tail; and the dorsal crest is erected in a conspicuous manner by the Hyæna and Proteles.    From Wordnik.com.  [The expression of the emotions in man and animals] Reference

In Jamaica, at the end of the rat-killing period, the planters joyfully estimated that the labors of Herpestes had saved between 500,000 pounds and 750,000 pounds to the industries of that island.    From Wordnik.com.  [Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation] Reference

Common among these are mongooses (Herpestes auropunctatus), goats (Capra hircus), agouti (Dasyprocta agouti), fallow deer (Dama dama) to provide game, and the ubiquitous rodents (Rattus rattus, R. norvegicus and Mus musculus).    From Wordnik.com.  [Leeward Islands xeric scrub] Reference

Other species that have been recorded in the southwestern part of this region include jackal (C. aureus), fox (Vulpes vulpes), marten (martes foina), mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), jungle cat (Felis chaus) and wild pig (Sus scrofa).    From Wordnik.com.  [Zagros Mountains forest steppe] Reference

Phoenix was not rare, as well as an Herpestes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries] Reference

Herpestes ichneumon.    From Wordnik.com.  [About.com Archaeology] Reference

Herpestes auropunctatus, 239.    From Wordnik.com.  [Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon] Reference

Herpestes, 38.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon] Reference

Genus Herpestes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon] Reference

The Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon.    From Wordnik.com.  [About.com Archaeology] Reference

In the rice field Butomus lanceolatus, Herpestes, Jussaeia.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries] Reference

Ulva, Valisneria, Marsilea, Herpestes, Jussieua repens, Fumaria common in fields.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries] Reference

Gramineae, two Vandelliae, Bonnaya, Herpestes, Monniera, Rumex, Dentella, three or four Cyperaceae, Ammannia, Crotalaria on sand banks, Triga in woods and Bauhinia, Dioscoria, a pretty herbaceous perennial Ardisia, etc. We have not made two miles since breakfasting at Teiyet, about four hours ago.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries] Reference