| Common name |
Meerkat |
| Specific name |
Suricata suricatta |
| Family |
Viverridae |
| Behaviour |
Meerkats live in groups of up to 30 individuals.
One 'sentry' animal will keep watch for danger whilst others forage for food.
Dark rings around the eyes act as sunglasses for spotting approacing birds of
prey. Meerkats can also close their ears while digging. |
| Diet |
Mainly insects, spiders and scorpions as well as
lizards eggs, roots and bulbs. |
| Habitat |
Open grassland and semi-desert savannahs. |
| Status |
Common |
| Location |
Southern Africa |
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