DNA testing has revealed that the six live mongooses and remains of one dead mongoose recovered in Kagoshima City are the Indian mongoose. This is the first time the presence of the animal, which inhabits Amami Island in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa Prefecture, has been confirmed on one of the four main Japanese islands. The animals have also been confirmed to have killed at least 20 free range chickens raised by farmers in the area.
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- Indian Mongoose Confirmed in Kagoshima City
Indian Mongoose Confirmed in Kagoshima City
- Published: Oct 15, 2009 / Last Updated: Oct 15, 2009
