The banded mongoose, also known as the zebra mongoose, is easily recognizable by its thick, striped brownish-gray fur and pink nose. Groups of 15 to 40 individuals live in termite mounds with hollowed-out chambers. They flee there as soon as lookouts sound an alarm to warn their foraging companions of danger. Their diet is varied; they kill and eat any animal they can catch. This mongoose species is well-adapted to sandy areas and can close its ears and nose to protect against the sand.
Banded mongoose
Faj:
Banded mongoose
Faj latinul:
Mungos mungo
Utódok száma:
2-3
Elterjedés:
Central and South Africa
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