Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo)

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Banded mongoose - overview

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3 week old mongooses moved to new burrow. Young left at burrow with babysitters whilst group goes foraging

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Banded mongoose with young at burrow, defending territory from rival group

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Adult and young banded mongoose hunting frogs

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Banded mongoose digging for snail prey, feeding. Group crosses stream.

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Banded mongoose feeding on warthog parasites

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Banded mongoose being hunted by lion

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Banded mongooses harassing jackals to steal food

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