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Meerkat
Least Concern

Meerkat

Suricata suricatta

A small mongoose that lives in groups and uses sentinels to watch for predators.

Category Mammal
Habitat Desert
Diet Omnivore
Lifespan 6–10 years in the wild; up to 12 years in captivity
Size Body length 25–35 cm; tail 17–25 cm; weight 0.6–1 kg
Scientific Name Suricata suricatta

About Meerkat

A small mongoose that lives in groups and uses sentinels to watch for predators.

Fun Fact

Meerkats take turns standing guard while others forage.

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Kalahari Desert , Botswana South Africa , Botswana