Banded Mongoose live in close-knit family communities known as troops. The members all have roles to play in the safety and well-being of the group.


Banded Mongoose live in close-knit family communities known as troops. The members all have roles to play in the safety and well-being of the group.


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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