The Banded Mongoose, Mungos mungo, is a mongoose commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa. It lives in savannas, open forests and grasslands and feeds primarily on beetles and millipedes. Mongooses use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds. While most mongoose species live solitary lives, the banded mongoose live in colonies with a complex social structure.
In Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)[]
The banded mongoose is an animal available for adoption in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).
Fun Facts[]
- The most famous mongoose is likely Rudyard Kipling's fictional Rikki-Tiki-Tavi, whose ability to fight the snakes are well founded.
- The banded mongoose lives in groups of 5-40 individuals, making it easier for it to look out for predators.
- Although it is small, banded mongoose hunt relatively large prey by hunting in groups. This cooperative behavior is also reflected in the species' child rearing.
- It has been documented that a majority of banded mongoose females in a group give birth to their young in a single night.
- They banded mongooses are small and tend to settle in termite mounds.
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