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Banded Mongoose

Mungos mungo

Description:

The Banded Mongoose is commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa. It lives in savannas, open forests and grasslands and feeds primarily on beetles and millipedes. Mongooses use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds. While most mongoose species live solitary lives, the banded mongoose live in colonies with a complex social structure.

Habitat:

Serengeti, Tanzania


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6 Comments

TANKS FOR GOD

SAYANG

Ava T-B
Ava T-B a year ago

Neat mounds!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Added to animal architecture mission (see photo 2)

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks!

Very nice!

Mara, Tanzania

Lat: -2.42, Long: 34.69

Spotted on Oct 30, 2008
Submitted on Aug 18, 2011

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