The banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a mongoose commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa. source
The banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a mongoose commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa.
The banded mongoose lives in savannas, open forests and grasslands and feeds primarily on beetles and millipedes. source
The banded mongoose lives in savannas, open forests and grasslands and feeds primarily on beetles and millipedes.
The banded mongoose use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds. source
The banded mongoose use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds.
Most the banded mongoose species live solitary lives. source
Most the banded mongoose species live solitary lives.
the banded mongoose live in colonies with a complex social structure. source
the banded mongoose live in colonies with a complex social structure.
Banded mongooses have long strong claws that allow them to dig in the soil. source
Banded mongooses have long strong claws that allow them to dig in the soil.
Banded mongoose feed primarily on insects, myriapods, small reptiles, and birds. Millipedes and beetles made of most of their diet, source
Banded mongoose feed primarily on insects, myriapods, small reptiles, and birds. Millipedes and beetles made of most of their diet,
Banded mongoose commonly eat ants, crickets, termites, grasshoppers, caterpillars and earwigs source
Banded mongoose commonly eat ants, crickets, termites, grasshoppers, caterpillars and earwigs
Banded mongooses live in mixed-sex groups of 7–40 individuals (average around 20) source
Banded mongooses live in mixed-sex groups of 7–40 individuals (average around 20)
Unlike most other social mongoose species, all females in a banded mongoose group can breed source
Unlike most other social mongoose species, all females in a banded mongoose group can breed
In some locations (e.g., Kenya) banded mongooses have been found in close relationship with baboons. source
In some locations (e.g., Kenya) banded mongooses have been found in close relationship with baboons.
Banded mongooses lives in many of Africa's protected areas. source
Banded mongooses lives in many of Africa's protected areas.
The banded mongoose is a sturdy mongoose with a large head, small ears, short, muscular limbs and a long tail, almost as long as the rest of the body. source
The banded mongoose is a sturdy mongoose with a large head, small ears, short, muscular limbs and a long tail, almost as long as the rest of the body.
An adult banded mongoose animal can reach a length of 30 to 45 cm and a weight of 1.5 to 2.25 kg. The tail is 15 to 30 cm long. source
An adult banded mongoose animal can reach a length of 30 to 45 cm and a weight of 1.5 to 2.25 kg. The tail is 15 to 30 cm long.
Gestation of Banded mongooses is 60–70 days. In most breeding attempts, all females give birth either on the same day. source
Gestation of Banded mongooses is 60–70 days. In most breeding attempts, all females give birth either on the same day.
