Meerkat

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Meerkats are sharp-eyed sentinels of the southern African desert. Standing upright in sandy plains, they scan for eagles and jackals while their mates forage for insects and roots. Living in tight-knit clans, they dig complex burrows and raise pups with shared care.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Savanna
Diet:Omnivore
Continents:Africa
Size:24–35 cm body length
Weight:0.6–1.0 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Group
Lifespan:6–10 years in the wild
Habitat: The Meerkat can be found in Namibia, Botswana, South-africa, Angola