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A miniature predator has appeared at the Gdańsk Zoo — the dwarf mongoose

The Gdańsk Zoo has welcomed a new and quite interesting predator — the dwarf mongoose. Despite their tiny weight of around 200 grams, these animals have already managed to attract the attention of visitors. The new resident is not only miniature but also has an extremely unusual social organization, which specialists refer to as almost «royal.»

The Gdańsk Zoo has welcomed dwarf mongooses — the smallest representatives of the mongoose family. These extremely active mammals immediately caught the attention of both the staff and the visitors of the zoo

— Pojawienie się mangust karłowatych to nowy gatunek dla nas i ważny krok w rozwoju naszej kolekcji małych drapieżników. Mimo swojego rozmiaru, ten gatunek ma bardzo złożone relacje społeczne, — mówi Emilia Salah, dyrektor Gdańskiego ZOO.

Animals arrive in Gdańsk from the Hof van Eckberge zoo

Dwarf mongooses in the wild inhabit savannas and semi-desert areas of Africa south of the Sahara. Living in a group is a necessity for them. Their community is strictly hierarchical: only the dominant pair breeds, while the other group members act as "nannies" and guards, ensuring the safety and care of the offspring

— Te zwierzęta są niezwykle aktywne i inteligentne. Prawie cały czas są w ruchu, komunikując się i wchodząc w interakcje ze sobą, — zauważa Beata Kuźniar, kierownik sekcji zwierząt mięsożernych. — Ich więzi społeczne są złożone, żyją w grupach rodzinnych, a to, co mamy tutaj, to tzw. grupa "kawalerska".

The new inhabitants have quickly adapted to the conditions of the zoo. The mongooses are actively exploring their enclosure, displaying typical behavior — constant activity, vigilance, and interest in their surroundings. According to specialists, this is a good sign indicating their successful adaptation

Source: https://zwierzaki.trojmiasto.pl/Mangusteczki-karlowate-w-gdanskim-zoo-Zobacz-nowe-zwierzeta-w-Gdansku-n218868.html


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