Which slender animal is known as the natural enemy of snakes?

• A. Baboon
• B. Lizard
• C. Python
• D. Mongoose

Answer: (D)

Predator-prey relationships in ecosystems show that the mongoose is a well-known hunter of snakes. Its slender, agile body lets it dodge rapid strikes and close in on a snake with quick, controlled movements. It uses fast, precise blows to the head or neck and can persist through repeated encounters, a pattern that makes it an effective snake predator. Some mongoose species even have some resistance to venom, which helps them survive bites that would stop other animals. This combination of speed, agility, and venom tolerance is why the mongoose is described as the natural enemy of snakes. The other animals aren’t known for this specialized, recurring role: baboons are generalist omnivores, lizards may prey on small creatures but not as a famous snake hunter, and a python is itself a snake, not an enemy to snakes.