At the locations we visit on Crane Wildlife Tours, the safari never stops. Dwarf mongooses are just one of the species that can be found back at camp during down time. We usually see quite a few of them. Pups are raised in a shared den with help from the whole group. These mongooses live in tight-knit family units where older siblings and other adults act as babysitters, bringing food and guarding the pup while the mother forages. Pups quickly learn the rules of the group by mimicking adults and joining in on playful wrestling matches that build coordination and social skills (behavior we often observe while eating lunch). Though small, dwarf mongooses are bold and cooperative, traits passed from mother to pup in one of Africa’s most charming and efficient social systems. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, IOS 2000, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
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At the locations we visit on Crane Wildlife Tours, the safari never stops. Dwarf mongooses are just one of the species that can be found back at camp during down time. We usually see quite a few of them. Pups are raised in a shared den with help from the whole group. These mongooses live in tight-knit family units where older siblings and other adults act as babysitters, bringing food and guarding the pup while the mother forages. Pups quickly learn the rules of the group by mimicking adults and joining in on playful wrestling matches that build coordination and social skills (behavior we often observe while eating lunch). Though small, dwarf mongooses are bold and cooperative, traits passed from mother to pup in one of Africa’s most charming and efficient social systems. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, IOS 2000, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
Love this shot!
Thanks Ruth. I’m sure you remember when I got up from lunch to go have a bit of a photo session with all these guys.
That mom has seen some s#@t
They can be fierce when protecting the young. She has a bit of something on her face, which I kind of liked.