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Banded mongooses are social animals living in groups of 10 to 20 individuals. In exceptional cases, a mob can have up to 75 individuals that sleep and forage together. The mob defends its territory together against other groups. A ter ritory can range from 40 to 400 hectares and include as many as 40 burrows.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: carnivorans; family: mongooses |
|---|---|
| Diet | Primarily insects, such as termites, beetles, grasshoppers and crickets, but also snakes and small rodents |
| Habitat | Steppes, savannas, and open dry forests south of the Sahara |
| Reproduction | Females in a mob above the age of 3 reproduce with births usually occurring at the same time. The young are raised together. The gestation period is approximately 8 - 9 weeks; 2–3 individuals per litter. |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
