Small Mammals
Least Concern
Best Months to Spot
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Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
The banded mongoose is a mongoose species native from the Sahel to Southern 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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Banded Mongoose. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
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