Meerkat

The meerkat or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. It is characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout, long legs, a thin tapering tail, and a brindled coat pattern. The head-and-body length is around 24–35 cm, and the weight is typically between 0.62 and 0.97 kg. Meerkats will eat insects, lizards, birds, and fruit. When hunting small game, they work together and communicate with purring sounds. Meerkats are good hunters and are sometimes tamed for use as rodent-catchers. They are moralistic, gentle, and sensitive with a knack for all things artistic and creative. They're happiest in calm, cooperative, and supportive environments where they can pursue meaningful matters. On the outside, Meerkats seem very shy, quiet, and timid. Dominant meerkats on average live 6 to 10 years with the maximan being 13 years. The most meaning cause of death is predation, fighting with other meekats, disease or human caused,but for two thirds of meerkats thier death is unknown, they just disappeared. Its habitat is the Kalahari Desert. This is a modal window. The meerkat is a species of mammal belonging to the mongoose family. Its habitat is the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa.

Trophic level: Carnivorous

Scientific name: Suricata suricatta

Length: 9.8 – 14 in. (Adult, Without Tail)

Lifespan: 12 – 14 years (In captivity)

Mass: 1.6 lbs (Male, Adult), 1.6 lbs (Female, Adult)

Height: 9.75 to 11.75 inches

Rank: Species