Meerkat

The Meerkat is a small, social mongoose found in southern Africa. It lives in large, cooperative groups and is known for its upright stance and keen vigilance. Meerkats primarily feed on insects but will also eat small vertebrates and fruits. They have a complex social structure with a dominant breeding pair and a network of helpers.

The Meerkat is a small, social mongoose found in southern Africa. It lives in large, cooperative groups and is known for its upright stance and keen vigilance. Meerkats primarily feed on insects but will also eat small vertebrates and fruits. They have a complex social structure with a dominant breeding pair and a network of helpers.

Scientific Name:

Suricata suricatta

Family:

Herpestidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Insects

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

0.6–1 kg

Order:

Carnivora