Mongoose

The reason would be that Nagaina is a cobra and Rikki Tikki is a mongoose. They are natural born enemies which already gives them the enemy relationship between both of them. Nag has an evil plan to get rid of the mongoose by killing his whole family so he wouldn’t have anyone to take care of him and would have no family.This character trait is somewhat similar because they both have an evil plan to attack each other and kill both their families which was the only thing similar between them.Nagaina tries to kill Rikki Tikki’s family so he would be left alone and would also get his revenge.In the story you read about Nagaina plan to get rid of Rikki Tikki Tavi’s family. From that piece of information you directly know that Nagaina has a very evil and cowardly character trait. He especially shows his anger and evilness to Rikki Tikki since they are natural born enemies.The character traits…

Mongoose (Herpestidae) Similarities Among Species Shared Traits • Short legs • Long, skinny body. • Color variability among subspecies is usually connected with soil color for camouflage. Common Ancestor is Feliformia Environment Sub-saharan Africa Thick scrub or low forest Job • Feed primarily on insects, small reptiles, and birds. • Are eaten primarily by snakes,…

Mongoose are becoming more of a threat to Hawaii’s native plants and animals. More so, mongoose take the opportunity at any chance they get for food. A mongoose’s menu includes birds, small mammals, reptiles, insects, fruits and plants (dlnrhawaii). Practically speaking, a mongoose will eat anything that can fit in its mouth. Also, these risk taking predators will prey on the eggs and hatchlings of native birds and endangered sea turtles (dlnrhawaii). In 1999, mongoose caused 50 million…

“Being brave isn’t the absence of fear. Being brave is having that fear, but finding a way through it.” Mongoose are animals who are trained from birth to kill and eat snakes. If mongoose eat a lot of food, it makes them slower. When mongoose become angry, their eyes turn blood red. To kill snakes, mongoose must be able to bite them directly on the back of the head. The story and the movie, Rikki-tikki-tavi has much to compare and contrast. There are many similarities and differences in the…

In the story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling Rikki Tikki is a brave and curious mongoose. Nagaina is a clever and protective mother. The theme of the story is to overcome fear to protect your family. First of all, Rikki is a brave and curious mongoose. For example “Well” said Rikki and tail began to fluff up again, “marks or no marks do you think it is right for you to eat fledglings out of a nest?” (Kipling paragraph 8) This shows that Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is not afraid of a challenge.…

The short story, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” by Rudyard Kipling focuses on a brave and curious mongoose named RIkki-Tikki whose main purpose is helping and saving his family. Meanwhile a wicked cobra named Nagaina wants to overrun the bungalow for her, her husband, and her children. Both characters show passionate personalities and traits toward saving their families. For example, Rikki-Tikki was brave to even fight all three snakes to keep his family safe. “Rikki-Tikki held on with his eyes shut,…

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Cobras with their threatening hoods and intimidating upright postures, are some of the most iconic snakes on Earth. Mongooses are long, furry, a pointed face, and a bushy tail. The snakes elegance, prideful stance and venomous bite have made them more respectful and feared. The three main characters are Rikki-tikki and the snakes, and Teddy. Rikki-tikki lives with Teddy and his parents in a big bungalow in Segowlee cantonment. The plot is about two of the mediums like print and…

Rikki-tikki-tavi was a smart mongoose in the short story “Rikki-tikki-tavi” written by Rudyard Kipling. When Rikki-tikki-tavi washed up in garden, a family took him in and he found himself defending the garden and the family, from two ruthless snakes. He became to be the savoir of the garden that all animals trusted, through the story he proved to be brave, agile, and heroic. First, Rikki-tikki showed to be brave when he waited out nag in the bathroom so he would only need to know that he…

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi “Run and find out” is the motto of the mongoose. Mongoose are one of very few species that can fight a cobra and win. Cobras are rarely in danger because they are great fighters with their venomous fangs and fast strikes. The story of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is mainly about a mongoose taking on the responsibility to kill 2 deadly black cobras. The book is written by Rudyard Kipling. The book and movie of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi have many similarities, such as the characters, the setting, and…

the tunnel with her.(Kipling par.31).Furthermore, her plans are to kill Rikki and his family for revenge of him killing Nag.Nagaina chooses to rule the garden,and would kill anyone in her way. Finally,to top off,when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Nagaina come face to face with each other,and Rikki had her last egg she wants to take the chance to escape with her egg.Though,Nagiana wanted to kill Rikki’s family,but he offered a deal.The deal was if Rikki gave Nagiana her last egg and that she would go…