Banded Mongoose

It was a very hot day!
This mongoose took refuge in the shade to stay cool.

But this one decided to take a few moments to sunbathe and enjoy the warmth!

Facts

They don't share food and eat as quickly as possible
Sun Bears don't hibernate
They are the smallest bears

Metro Washington Park's Banded Mongoose Page

Naturalia's Banded Mongoose Page

Photo taken by me at the Metro Park Washington Zoo and copyright © 1998 Dark Hollows.