Did you know that in a group of mongooses (also known as a "business of mongooses"), there is always an alpha male and an alpha female, and that only these two are permitted to breed? Today, Rhulani field guide Willem tells us about these hierarchical mating rules and explains the "Plan B" they have in place should the alpha female be unable to fulfill her role.
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