What is "banded mongoose"

n. A mongoose of the species (taxlink Mungos mungo species noshow=1), commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa.

The banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a mongoose commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa. It lives in savannas, open forests and grasslands and feeds primarily on beetles and millipedes. Mongooses use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds. While most mongoose species live solitary lives, the banded mongoose live in colonies with a complex social structure.