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The Banded Mongoose: Is It a Good Idea?
Mongooses are small carnivorous mammals. Most of the species are solitary, so individuals live alone and they get together for breeding purposes. The banded mongoose is one of a few mongoose species which are social. They engage in something called cooperative breeding. Adult individuals within the group help to look after each other's offspring or young. And what draws you to understanding natural systems like this? Like, why is it so useful to know how different animals raise their kids, for example?