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.
Suricata suricatta
Herpestidae
Least Concern
Insects
Savanna
Animalia
0.6–1 kg
Carnivora