Mungos Collection

Mongoose banded, Mungos mungo (Herpestes mungo?). From a specimen in the Paris Museum
FLO4650642 Mongoose banded, Mungos mungo (Herpestes mungo?). From a specimen in the Paris Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

DDE-90020599
Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Troop of Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) standing atop downed tree on savanna Date: 19/02/2005

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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo), Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Date: 22/01/2010

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Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) on the savannah, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Date: 02/07/2008

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Banded Mongoose, Mungos mungo, with its pup in a colony in the Masai Mara GR, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

DDE-90019895
Africa, Kenya, wildlife Common Mongoose. Date: 24/02/2007

DDE-90019463
Banded Mongoose, Mungos mungo, Masai Mara, Kenya Date: 28/04/2004

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) along river bank at sunrise Date: 19/02/2005

Banded mongoose, Mungos mungo (Herpestes mungo?). From a specimen in the Paris Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Meerkat, mongoose, kusimanse and palm civet
Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Glasgow Cathedral, engraved by Edward Finden, c. 1830 (engraving)
XJF486495 Glasgow Cathedral, engraved by Edward Finden, c.1830 (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Finden (1791-1857)); English

St Mungos Parish church, Alloa, Scotland
St Mungos Parish church in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Central Lowlands, Scotland. Date: circa 1905

Picture No. 10894877
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10761956
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10761955
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10895722
Banded Mongoose - hunting (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10898718
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10894876
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Date:

Picture No. 10894875
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Mungos, also known as banded mongooses or Mungos mungo, are fascinating creatures found in various parts of the world. One such place is Botswana's Chobe National Park, where these agile animals roam freely amidst breathtaking landscapes. Captured through lenses marked with DDE-90020599 and DDE-90020390, their playful nature shines through. With their distinctive banding patterns on their fur, banded mongooses stand out among other members of the mongoose family like meerkats, kusimanse, and palm civets. These social creatures live in close-knit groups called troops and work together to protect themselves from predators while foraging for food. Intriguingly enough, there is a connection between mungos and Scotland too. Picture No. 10894877 showcases Glasgow Cathedral engraved by Edward Finden around 1830. Meanwhile, St Mungos Parish church in Alloa stands as a testament to the historical significance of these furry mammals. Observing mungos in action reveals their intelligence and adaptability. They communicate using various vocalizations and body language cues that help them coordinate hunts or warn each other about potential dangers lurking nearby. The enchantment surrounding these charming creatures extends beyond mere observation; it lies within understanding their role in maintaining ecological balance. By controlling rodent populations through predation, they contribute to the overall health of ecosystems they inhabit. Whether you stumble upon them during an African safari or admire engravings capturing their essence centuries ago – one thing remains certain: mungos captivate our hearts with their unique characteristics and undeniable charm.