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Native to India, introduced to Hawaii Island in 1883 (via Jamaica, where it was also introduced), then introduced to Maui, Molokai, and Oahu; none were introduced on the island of Kauai. Mongoose were imported by the sugar industry to control rats in cane fields. This infamous mistake was made without much knowledge about mongoose. Mongoose, which are active during the day, did not control the rats because the rats are primarily active at night.
Herpestes javanicus (Small Asian Mongoose)
Illustration of Lontra canadensis (North American River Otter).
Lontra canadensis (North American River Otter)
Illustration of a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus Schauinslandi)
Monachus schauinslandi (Hawaiian Monk Seal)
Illustration of Puma concolor (Puma/cougar/mountain Lion)
Puma concolor (Puma/cougar/mountain Lion)
A red fox (Vulpes vulpes) seen at Horn Point Laboratory
Red fox
Illustration of Mustela frenata (Long-tailed Weasel)
Mustela frenata (Long-tailed Weasel)
Illustration of Mustela nigripes (Black-footed Ferret)
Mustela nigripes (Black-footed Ferret)
Illustration of Neovison vison (American Mink)
Neovison vison (American Mink)
Illustration of Vulpes velox (Swift Fox)
Vulpes velox (Swift Fox)
Illustration of Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox)
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox)
Illustration of Felis catus (Cat) : domestic
Felis catus (Cat) : domestic
Illustration of Felis catus (Cat) : feral
Felis catus (Cat) : feral
Illustration of Mirounga angustirostris (Northern Elephant Seal)
Mirounga angustirostris (Northern Elephant Seal)
Illustration of Enhydra lutris (Sea Otter)
Enhydra lutris (Sea Otter) 2
Illustration of Ursus maritimus (Polar Bear)
Ursus maritimus (Polar Bear)
Illustration of Gulo gulo (Wolverine)
Gulo gulo (Wolverine)
Illustration of Lynx rufus (Bobcat)
Lynx rufus (Bobcat)
Illustration of Martes pennanti (Fisher)
Martes pennanti (Fisher)
Illustration of Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)
Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)
Illustration of Procyon lotor (Raccoon)
Procyon lotor (Raccoon) 2
Illustration of Procyon lotor (Raccoon)
Procyon lotor (Raccoon) 1
Illustration of Canis lupis familiaris (Dog) feces
Canis lupis familiaris (Dog) : feces
Illustration of Odobenus rosmarus (Walrus)
Odobenus rosmarus (Walrus)
Illustration of Panthera leo (Lion) male
Panthera leo (Lion) : male
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