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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Yungoos appears to be based on a {{wp|mongoose}}, such as the {{wp| | Yungoos appears to be based on a {{wp|mongoose}}, such as the {{wp|Small Indian mongoose}}, which was imported to {{wp|Hawaii}} to counter the rat problems on sugar cane plantations. | ||
However, the small Asian mongoose is diurnal while rats are nocturnal, thus the small Asian mongoose was ineffective at its intended role and became an {{wp|invasive species}}. This is reflected in-game by the fact that Yungoos can only be found during the day, while Alolan Rattata can only be found at night. | However, the small Asian mongoose is diurnal while rats are nocturnal, thus the small Asian mongoose was ineffective at its intended role and became an {{wp|invasive species}}. This is reflected in-game by the fact that Yungoos can only be found during the day, while Alolan Rattata can only be found at night. | ||
