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==Distribution and habitat==
[[File:Dwarf mongoose1.jpg|thumb|left|FromCommon dwarf mongoose in the Sabi Sands region of South Africa]]
 
The speciescommon dwarf mongoose ranges from [[East Africa|East]] to southern [[Central Africa]], from [[Eritrea]] and [[Ethiopia]] to the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the Republic of South Africa.
The common dwarf mongoose isinhabits primarily found in dry [[grassland]], open forests, and [[bush landbushland]], up to 2,000an melevation inof altitude{{cvt|2000|m}}. It is especially common in areas with many [[termite]] mounds, theirits favorite sleeping place. The speciesIt avoids dense forests and deserts.{{cn|date=November The common dwarf mongoose can also be found near settlements, and can become quite tame.2021}}
 
[[File:Dwarf mongoose1.jpg|thumb|left|From the Sabi Sands region of South Africa]]
The species ranges from [[East Africa|East]] to southern [[Central Africa]], from [[Eritrea]] and [[Ethiopia]] to the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the Republic of South Africa.
 
==Subspecies==