These curious dwarf mongoose pups take shelter in a hollow log in their new home at the ¾Õ»¨ÊÓÆµ's Bronx Zoo. The pups are two of the three recently born dwarf mongoose at WCS's Bronx Zoo. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, these dwarf mongooses are the smallest carnivores in Africa. The dwarf mongoose is a social creature that lives in small groups led by a dominant male and female. These three pups and their parents can be seen on exhibit in the ¾Õ»¨ÊÓÆµ's Bronx Zoo Carter Giraffe Building. Also on exhibit are two dwarf mongooses in the Mouse House.
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