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.
Visitors to Russia are often surprised at the variety and flavors of Russian cuisine. They will have you searching for the recipes you return home! So what are some of the most common foods on a traditional Russian restaurantâs menu or served at a Russian cook's table? Russian Soups. Borshch, of course, is beet soup, and one of the most famous Russian traditional foods. Shchi is a typical cabbage soup made from either fresh or fermented cabbage. Solyanka is a soup that is plentiful enough to be a meal in itself.