Banded mongoose
A species of Mongoose Scientific name : Mungos mungo Genus : Mongoose
Banded mongoose, A species of Mongoose
Scientific name: Mungos mungo
Genus: Mongoose
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Description
The zebra mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a species of predator from the mongoose family (Herpestidae). It is widespread in large parts of sub-Saharan Africa and is characterized by its back stripes. It lives in groups of mostly 10 to 20 animals and has a pronounced social behavior. Their food is mainly insects and other small animals.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Banded mongoose is mainly insectivorous, feeding predominantly on ants, beetles, and termites. However, it adapts to available food sources, consuming spiders, scorpions, small birds, and eggs. It leverages its long, durable claws to extract underground prey.
Appearance
Banded mongoose is a small, agile mammal with a slender body and elongated snout. Its fur is coarse and primarily banded in dark and light brown, providing camouflage in its habitat. The animal’s tail is bushy, approximately as long as its body. Notably, these animals have characteristic white 'eyebrow' markings, significantly contrasting with standard fur coloration. There are no apparent differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Banded mongoose exhibits diurnal, social tendencies with complex group communication involving tactile, olfactory, and vocal methods. Famous for their coordinated 'foraging carousals,' the species works together to flush out prey. Highly territorial, banded mongoose uses anal gland secretions to mark their boundaries. Adaptive, they've groomed behaviors for their dry savannah habitat, including extensive burrowing for shelter and thermoregulation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Mongooses Genus
Mongoose Species
Banded mongoose 
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