Least Concern
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
A cooperative mongoose that lives in family groups across southern African drylands.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
6–8 years in the wild; up to 13 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 cooperative mongoose that lives in family groups across southern African drylands.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 6–8 years in the wild; up to 13 years in captivity, a size of Body length 25–35 cm; tail 17–25 cm; weight 0.6–1 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Meerkats take turns acting as sentries to watch for predators.
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Where Meerkat Lives
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Kalahari Desert
, Botswana
South Africa
, Botswana
Kalahari
, Botswana
Northern Cape
, South Africa