Mongooses often breed with others of another group, but most stay within the group. While the mother forages for food, two males stand guard at the den's entrance. This mongoose practices communal suckling; cubs suckle from any lactating female.
Mongoose breeding behavior, often inter-group mating, but most remain within their group. While the mother hunts for food, two males guard the den entrance. This mongoose practices communal nursing; cubs nurse from any lactating female.