We saw three different species of mongoose on our Botswana trip. This is the smallest — aptly named the dwarf mongoose. In fact, the dwarf mongoose is the smallest carnivore in Africa. It preys on everything from insects, to scorpions, lizards, frogs, birds and rodents. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/6.3 at 1/500th of a second
Love this image (and ALL of your images). My only regret is that I’m not over there to share in the beauty of Africa and its wildlife.
PS I have been going back over your archives and drooling.
Best regards, Lawrie
I think I ready a story about the Dwarf Mongoose called Ricky-Ticky-Tavi , years ago to my boys & a certain niece, they all wanted to go,get one for a pet!
Great shot of a sweet creature
Oohhh how cute so adorable. I can’t believe you were able to find one roaming around for that size it would be hard to find one. You’re very lucky and what a great shot. Thank you for sharing 😉
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great looking monogooes and great pic.
Cute!/ Anna
Love this image (and ALL of your images). My only regret is that I’m not over there to share in the beauty of Africa and its wildlife.
PS I have been going back over your archives and drooling.
Best regards, Lawrie
I well remember that foggy Christmas Eve some years ago when Rudolph the Dwarf Mongoose led Santa’s sleigh.
Oh my gosh he is too adorable!
UGGHHHHH too cute.
I think I ready a story about the Dwarf Mongoose called Ricky-Ticky-Tavi , years ago to my boys & a certain niece, they all wanted to go,get one for a pet!
Great shot of a sweet creature
Aunt Sue
Hi Aunt Sue,
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was certainly a mongoose, although not sure if he was of the dwarf variety.
Oohhh how cute so adorable. I can’t believe you were able to find one roaming around for that size it would be hard to find one. You’re very lucky and what a great shot. Thank you for sharing 😉
Hello Sean,
Not too many shots of those dwarf Mongoose around.
I really enjoy your daily Images.
Regards
Con