Mongoose Collection

A pack of meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan in the Northern Kalahari. These unusual-looking social mongooses inhabit dry, open country with hard ground, such as alkaline salt pans

Picture No. 10854827
Indian Mongoose - attacking Indian Cobra Date:

Talking Mongoose House
The home of Voirrey Irving at Cashens Gap, Isle of Man, where Gef, the " Talking Mongoose" manifested : Voirrey stands with her father at the front door

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Talking Mongoose / Voirrey
Voirrey Irving, of Cashens Gap, Isle of Man, where Gef, the " Talking Mongoose" manifested : with her dog

Talking Mongoose Gef
Artists impression of Gef the so-called talking mongoose which befriended Voirrey Irving, a 17-year old girl from the Isle of Man

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult pair, hugging (captive)

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, foraging for food in flowering desert, Kgalagadi N. P. Kalahari, South Africa
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, foraging for food in flowering desert, Kgalagadi N.P. Kalahari, South Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkats, also known as suricates, are active mongooses that live in colonies in underground burrows

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) with young, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Illustration ~ Mongoose versus Cobra

Close Up of a Meerkat in South Africa
The meerkat is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. It is the only member of the genus Suricata. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with pups, Wilhelma Zoo, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Talking Mongoose
Voirrey Irving, who claimed familiarity with the mongoose, with her father and investigator R.S Lambert at Cashens Gap, Isle of Man

Indian grey mongoose and mango fruit
Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango, Mangifera indica 2. Mangouste nems, mangier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult female and baby, sitting on sand (captive)

Young Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) four juveniles, huddled together at burrow entrance, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Portrait of a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate, looking at the camera and standing to survey its territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

Mongoose and meerkat
5855213 Mongoose and meerkat; (add.info.: White tailed mongoose, Ichneumia albicauda, and meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta)

An engraving depicting a fight between a cobra and a mongoose, 19th century
5310946 An engraving depicting a fight between a cobra and a mongoose, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Egyptian ichneumon, Indian ichneumon or mongoose and fossane weasel Herpestes ichneumon, Herpestes javanicus
5856440 Egyptian ichneumon, Indian ichneumon or mongoose and fossane weasel Herpestes ichneumon, Herpestes javanicus, Fossa fossana; (add.info.: Egyptian ichneumon)

A running Mongoose (Herpestidae) in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Ichneumon Mongoose Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ichneumon Mongoose Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Ichneumon Figurine Seated on a Container, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ichneumon Figurine Seated on a Container, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso).. c1850. Creator: Unknown
Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 2 of 2), c1850

Fight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto)... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Fight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 1 of 2), c1850

Suricata suricatta (Meerkats), 1773-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Suricata suricatta (Meerkats), 1773-1780

Suricata suricatta (Meerkats), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Suricata suricatta (Meerkats), 1777-1786

Galerella pulverulenta or Herpestes pulverulentus (Cape gray mongoose), 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Galerella pulverulenta or Herpestes pulverulentus (Cape gray mongoose), 1777

Staff Terminal with the God Ichneumon, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Staff Terminal with the God Ichneumon, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLIII, c. 1575/1580

Boky-boky (Mungotictis decemlineata) or Narrow-striped mongoose adult foraging in leaf litter. Dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

RF - Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) resting on cool sand, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on hind legs with young, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, February

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) group standing apart, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa

Young Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing on its hind legs near the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

Meerkat / Suricate family group (Suricatta suricata) standing alert together, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat In Bath
In The Washroom

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), two pups nose to nose. Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Ring-tailed Mongoose (Galidia elegans), Marojejy NP, Madagascar

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Eastern Ring-tailed Vontsira (Galidia elegans elegans) (endemic family Eupleridae) foraging on forest floor. Marojejy National Park, north east Madagascar

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing and keeping watch while another excavates a burrow in soft sand before disappearing underground for the night. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana, April

A group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) or suricates, stand on an old termite mound to gain extra height and watch for predators in their territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Meerkat family standing on guard {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Africa, Botswana, Kalahari. A meerkat

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The mongoose, a fascinating creature found in various parts of Africa, captivates us with its unique characteristics and behaviors. Picture No. 10854827 showcases a pack of meerkats standing on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt, their alertness evident as they scan their surroundings for any potential threats or opportunities. One cannot mention mongooses without acknowledging the Talking Mongoose House, where an enigmatic creature named Voirrey once resided. This mysterious talking mongoose named Gef intrigued many with its ability to communicate and interact with humans. In another snapshot, we see a pair of adult meerkats embracing each other affectionately in captivity. Their hugging gesture portrays the strong social bonds that exist within these tight-knit communities. Venturing into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa brings encounters with the vibrant yellow mongoose. These agile creatures roam freely across this vast landscape, showcasing their adaptability and resourcefulness. A solitary meerkat is captured foraging for food amidst a flowering desert in Kgalagadi National Park's arid expanse. Their resilience shines through as they navigate harsh conditions to secure sustenance for themselves and their group members. Observing young meerkats alongside adults at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park reminds us of the importance of family dynamics within these communities. The nurturing nature displayed by older individuals highlights how cooperation ensures survival even in challenging environments. An illustration depicting a thrilling encounter between a mongoose and cobra serves as a reminder of their remarkable agility when faced with formidable adversaries. It symbolizes their bravery and tenacity while defending themselves against dangerous predators. Lastly, we are transported back to South Africa's captivating landscapes where an up-close shot captures the charm and curiosity radiating from one individual meerkat's eyes—a testament to its unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Mongooses continue to fascinate scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike due to their intricate social structures, adaptability, and remarkable survival skills.