The banded mongoose embraces termites, frequently using their mounds as foundation for their dens. These striped mammals travel in squads of about 20 mongooses. Since there is no real social hierarchy amongst them, these sweet animals are rarely aggressive. . . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #bandedmongoose #mongoose