ANIMALS THAT EAT bN\Klt.. 

 Fig. 17. — These are a few of the natural enemies of South African Snakes. The two small animals in the 

 centre are Meercats (Suricata suricatta). The one on the left is the Bushy-tailed Meercat, called 

 the Gael or Rooi Meercat by Colonists (Cynictis penicillata). The animal on the right is the Grey 

 Mungoose or Pepper and Salt Cat (Mungos pulverulentus). None of these animals are naturally 

 immune to snake venom. They escape being bitten by their extreme activity, and the thick nature of 

 their hair and under-fur. 



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