The mongoose is a small carnivoran animal and it is perceived differently in the Indian and Hawaiian culture. In the Indian culture, the mongoose is praised due to his ability to kill rats, snakes and others pests. It is usually kept as a pet to avoid rats in buildings and houses.
In the Hawaiian culture, the mongoose is hated since this little animal it is devastating birds nests and turtle eggs. If the mongoose continues to spread in this area, it might affect the protection of several native birds and turtles.