A Banded Mongoose Pup (IMAGE) Swansea University Caption A banded mongoose pup shelters next to its escort; the two will rarely be more than 30cm apart for the two months that the escort cares for it. Credit Dr Hazel Nichols Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.