A young monitor lizard (scientific name: Varanus salvator) was attacked and eaten by a mongoose. However, the mother monitor lizard later discovered what had happened and sought revenge for her offspring.
When the mongoose relaxed its attack, the monitor lizard saw its opportunity.
The mongoose not only did not flee but instead charged quickly to attack its opponent. Its action of “striking first to subdue the opponent” was effective as it bit down hard on the monitor lizard’s snout, neutralizing this sharp weapon.
When the mongoose relaxed its attack, the monitor lizard saw its chance. It struck quickly towards the opponent, causing the mongoose pain at least once. However, the mongoose then bit down hard on the monitor lizard’s snout, forcing the monitor lizard to retreat.
