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Mongoose in the Lions' DenSeven of us were on a Botswana camping safari, enjoying a marvellous lion sighting on the sandy banks of the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. The lions had spread out, with one group at a waterhole on our left when suddenly we noticed activity some distance to our right.Four young lions had surrounded a tiny mongoose (below) and, like domestic cats with a mouse, looked ready for some fun prior to snack-time. This was an amazing picture opportunity, but unfortunately the longest lens I possessed was an 80-200mm zoom.
![]() It wasn't clear how the mongoose got itself into this situation, but its demise appeared imminent, specially after one of the lions made a lunge for it (below).
![]() Amazingly, the mongoose survived, emerging from the dust unscathed. Possibly the soft sand - a feature of the area - cushioned it against the attack. The brave little critter then took a nip at one of the lion's paws and scurried away with a swift backward glance (below, circled) before disappearing into the thick bush. You can visit the Gallery section to see more Mongoose Pictures
![]() Lion and Mongoose VideoSee also this video about a young lion playing with and tormenting a mongoose:
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