Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) - 4 July 2013. Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania.



These are highly social carnivores living in groups averaging upwards of about 20 animals. They feed mostly on beetles and other insects. Here a group is investigating the rich foraging opportunities in African Bush Elephant dung. A short video clip is available.

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