Dwarf mongoose

Dwarf mongooses are the smallest of all African carnivores – this mighty little creature is born tiny and grows to only around 30 cm long.

These charming little creatures are full of activity and curiosity, just like their relatives, meerkats. Like meerkats, mongooses live in groups led by an alpha female and her male partner.

The group has a social structure, with each mongoose having an important role. One of the most important of these jobs is the lookout, who keeps watch on what’s going on around them while the rest of the clan are busy with their daily activities.