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.
Mongooses frequently mate with individuals from other groups but typically stay within their own group. The mother searches for food while two males protect the den entrance. This mongoose engages in communal feeding; cubs receive nourishment from any lactating female.