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Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes; and family Viverridae. Numerous species are found in Asia and Africa. The Egyptian speciesH. ichneumon; which ranges to Spain and Palestine; is noted for destroying the eggs and young of the crocodile as well as various snakes and lizards; and hence was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. The common species of India H. griseus (n.).
