Mongooses are carnivorous mammals native to Africa, Asia, and southern Europe. They are known for their ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, such as cobras. As such, two of the MONGOOSE's primary prey are rats and cobras. Rats are small rodents that can be found in many parts of the world, while cobras are large venomous snakes found in tropical regions. The term 'MONGOOSE's prey' can thus be summarized as rats and cobras.