Tuesday, April 15, 2014

M is for



Mongoose





Fun Fact: Mongoose are small rodent-like animal that resemble meerkat. Found in Asia, Africa and parts of Europe. This animal has an interesting trait. Mongoose seem to be almost immune to snake venom. The battle between these two creatures was made famous by Rudyard Kipling.





Movie Recommendation



Based off of a short story in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. I loved this movie as a kid. The music and situation are more serious than your average animated feature, but the hero is to this day one of my favorites. I recommend watching with your kids if you have not seen this before.



Thanks guys see you tomorrow.


Posted by at

14 comments:

  1. JoApril 15, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    I remember Riki Tiki Tavi from when I was a kid although not sure I remember a movie. That video clip is quite something, they are so fast, mind you I didn't realise the snake could move that fast either, not just the strike but slithering forward. I remember a Black Racer in North Carolina which shot across our yard like a bold of lightening.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Tammy TheriaultApril 15, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    and here I was going for the cobra...don't take me to Vegas!

    ReplyDelete
  3. RobinApril 15, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    It's a strike and a miss. Strike and a miss. Strike and a miss. And then tables turn and it's a strike and a hit. That mongoose was impressive.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Janie JunebugApril 15, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Snakes terrify me. I couldn't watch the entire video.

    Love,
    Janie

    ReplyDelete
  5. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Amazing they take on a cobra like that. Remember that cartoon from when I was younger.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nana PrahApril 15, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I remember this movie. Thanks for taking me back.
    Nana Prah

    ReplyDelete
  7. jaybirdApril 15, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    I used to love that movie!! Cool video with the mongoose. I have to get that movie to show to my kids.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Susan KaneApril 15, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    We loved that book and that cartoon! Our kids wouldn't sit down on the toilet before checking for snakes. Good times.

    ReplyDelete
  9. David P. KingApril 16, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    I've never seen a mongoose, but I know better than to mess with one. That was a good movie. :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. The Silver FoxApril 16, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I actually own a stuffed mongoose and cobra...

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I still remember Ricki-ticki-Tavi.

    Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2014, My Latest post

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

    ReplyDelete
  12. SK AnthonyApril 16, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    I have to get that movie to watch with the kids!

    ReplyDelete
  13. testingEBOOKBUILDERSApril 16, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    My kiddos all loved this movie.

    I linked to your #AtoZ participation on my N post

    ReplyDelete
  14. Blue GrumpsterApril 17, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    That little mongoose is braver than I will ever be.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)