The Dwarf Mongoose lives in a tight knit family unit dominated by an alpha male and female. Each member of the troop has a specific task for the day.


The Dwarf Mongoose lives in a tight knit family unit dominated by an alphaa male and female. Each member of the troop has a specific task for the day, be it child minding, scout or sentry.


Size: 5200px × 3451px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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