![]() These include grasslands, open areas, rocky patches, scrub, semi-desert, cultivated fields and other disturbed areas, areas of thickets, bushy vegetation, dry secondary forest, thorn forest, forest edges, and also near human settlement. They appear to be able to occupy a wide variety of habitats but preferring open types. ĭespite being a common animal, the natural history of the Indian grey mongoose is not well known. A 2007 study found specimens also in Turkey, and United Arab Emirates, thus extending the known range. It has been generally accepted that the Indian grey mongoose occurs in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, as represented by the distribution map. ![]() Indian grey mongooses are unusual in that they can discriminate four colours, more than most other mammals. Males are significantly larger than the females. Their tail length equals their body length. The tail is bushy, whilst the tip of the tail, if coloured, is pale yellow or white. The hair around the muzzle and eyes is also brown but with a stronger rusty red colouring. The legs are brown and darker than the body. The grizzled appearance comes from the individual hairs being ringed by creamy-white and black. The ruddiness of the coat varies in different subspecies, but it is described as appearing more grey than other mongooses. The Indian grey mongoose has tawny grey or iron grey fur, which is more grizzled and stiffer and coarser than that of other mongooses. Along the Chambal River it occasionally feeds on gharial eggs. Its prey includes rodents, snakes, birds’ eggs and hatchlings, lizards and a variety of invertebrates. It is an excellent climber and usually lives singly or in pairs. It is bold and inquisitive but wary, seldom venturing far from cover. It lives in burrows, hedgerows and thickets, among groves of trees, and takes shelter under rocks or bushes and even in drains. The grey mongoose inhabits open forests, scrublands and cultivated fields, often close to human habitation. ![]() It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. I will continue the spirit of Youde Scholars by lighting people’s hearts and making contributions to this society through music performance and life education sharing, making the world a harmonious place.The Indian grey mongoose ( Urva edwardsii) is a mongoose species native to the Indian subcontinent and West Asia. Even though I can’t see, I am able to overcome various difficulties and follow my music dream, and contribute to this society through my music. I would like to thank the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund in recognition of my efforts in music, positive attitudes towards life and determination to make contributions to this society. This was an unforgettable experience that made me realise that music has the power to touch people’s lives and it is a language that can be transcended across different cultures and to be understood by different people. In 2014, I was invited by the Lions Clubs International Foundation to sing in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Convention in Toronto, Canada. After winning more than 70 music awards, I started to be invited as a guest performer in different occasions locally and internationally. ![]() In addition, music is also a form of deep communication which binds people together. When I feel stressed or frustrated, music relieves my stress. When I am happy, music shares the joy with me. To me, music is my companion which grows up with me. I have been interested in playing music since I was very little. As a visually impaired person, I am able to overcome various challenges and adversities in life with my perseverance, and contribute to this society with my music ability. I believe that my world is full of colour and happiness. When I was three months old, I was suffered from eye cancer. ![]()
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