What does ichneumon mean?
A carnivorous mammal of the family Herpestidae, found in Africa and Asia, that eats insects and other small animals. A genus of wasps, the larvae of which are parasitic on the larvae of other insects.
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"The ichneumon, with its long, thin body, is well adapted to its role as a predator."
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