Mongoose Societies Are Skeptical of Strangers

Jason G. Goldman, a reporter specializing in animal behavior, dives into the intriguing world of mongoose societies. He explains how it can take months for new members to gain the trust of established groups. This distrust impacts their ability to contribute to vital tasks like predator watching. Goldman shares fascinating insights about the social dynamics and hierarchy of dwarf mongooses and the meticulous process of integration that transforms outsiders into valued team players.