Rikkitikkitavi
Rikkitikkitavi is a fictional character, a brave mongoose, who is the protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" from The Jungle Book. The story, first published in 1894, is set in a bungalow in the Seoni region of India.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's name reflects the chattering sound he makes. He is adopted by the human family living in
His primary adversaries are Nag and Nagaina, a venomous cobra couple who plot to kill the humans
The story is often interpreted as a fable about bravery, loyalty, and the natural order of the