The banded mongoose

This movable unpretentious animal lives in Central Africa. Differs from its related species of narrow horizontal stripes covering the back of the back, lower back and the back of the body. The body length of 30-45 cm, tail 15-30 cm, weight 1.5-2.5 kg.,Striped mongooses feed on any small animal that can catch - from termites to birds and mammals. They often live in groups of 15-20 individuals, led by a dominant male. Breeding season in March and April. Pregnancy is 60 days. In the litter of 5-6 pups. These animals, people often kept as pets.