Herpestes is a genus of the mongoose family (Herpestidae). It is the type genus of the family. It contains the following ten species, with a number of subspecies, and one extinct species: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpestes
(from the article `mongoose`) ...Herpestinae 32 species in 14 genera of Africa, southern Asia, and southern Europe.Genus Herpestes (common mongooses)10 species of Africa, southern ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/42