Mongooses bear a striking resemblance to mustelids, having long faces and bodies, small, rounded ears, short legs, and long, tapering tails. Most are brindled or grizzly; a few have strongly marked coats. Their nonretractile claws are used primarily for digging.Mongooses, much like goats, have narrow, ovular pupils. Most species have a large anal scent gland, used for territorial marking and signaling reproductive status. The dental formula of mongooses is similar to that of viverrids: 3.1.3-4.1-23.1.3-4.1-2.ongooses range in weight from the common dwarf mongoose, at 320 g (11 oz), to the cat-sized white-tailed mongoose, at 5 kg (11 lb).
In this Chicken Nation, here are the best restaurant dishes, including a classic wood-oven-roasted chicken, Vietnamese-inspired wings and spicy fried thighs. Whether you prefer fried chicken or spicy wings, these incredible chicken dishes will curb your craving. âCaroline Hatano, Chelsea Morse and M.E. Sheldon.
Nov 20, 2012: In a town where Tex-Mex and barbecue seem to be the most popular foods, Rich Goldstein, owner of The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, said his vegan and vegetarian cooking school has carved out a unique and growing niche.