Mongoose lizard

History
The Mongoose Dragon is a giant lizard that is very similar to a plumed basilisk in its markings and raised chest, as well as a few plumed areas of skin above the head. This huge lizard is approximately fifteen to twenty feet long from snout to tail. It has bright yellow eyes and can be mounted for travel. The Mongoose Dragons are large animals that are basically ridden like a horse only Mongoose Dragons are much more versatile. Their quick, mongoose-like reflexes help them to dodge just about any attack, and their lizard-like abilities enable them to quickly crawl over just about any obstacle even up walls. Riding this animal takes a little getting used to especially when it stands on its hind legs, but it is well worth it. Mongoose Dragons were domesticated from the Fire Nation's tropical jungles. Mongoose Dragons have been used as mounts by Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee.



Mongoose Dragons are first seen in "The Chase."

Connection
his enormous reptile most closed resembles the green plumed basilisk lizard. Its markings and raised crests are very similar to those on its giant Avatar counterpart. The green plumed basilisk also has the ability to run short distances on top of water.