A litter of young Banded Mongoose too young to join the troop as it forages remain safely in a temporary den. They will have sentries guarding them.
A litter of young Banded Mongoose too young to join the troop as it forages remain safely in a temporary den. They will have sentries guarding them, but they remain curious.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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