النوع: Mammal – Mongoose family (Herpestidae)
البيئة Southern African deserts (Botswana, Namibia).
الصفات
- Slim body, cute face, dark circles around the eyes.
- Stands upright on hind legs to watch for danger.
السلوك Very social; lives in family groups.
الغذاء Insects, worms, small reptiles, eggs.
الأهمية A great example of cooperative social behavior in animals.