Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — Helogale parvula in a Termite Mound

~ A Samburu feature is the widespread presence of Helogale parvula, Dwarf Mongoose. The morning game drive soon included a stop at a large red earth termite mound which serves as home for an active troupe of Dwarf Mongoose. While they might not be genuinely habituated to human visitors, these particular Dwarf Mongoose offered no overt signs of anxiety. Petite, full of energy and inquisitive, Helogale parvula is one of my Samburu favorites, as they contrast well with the red soil, yielding especially attractive images. I've yet to ever observe them eating.