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Banded Mongoose
Mungos mungo
-2.41621, 34.6856
Field Notes
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
Reference Links:
Banded Mongoose
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PublishedAugust 18, 2011
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