Meerkat Suricata suricatta
Meerkats aren’t cats at all—they’re actually members of the mongoose family!
ORIGIN:
Southern Africa
HABITAT:
Deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1-2 lbs
Height: 1-2 ft
DIET:
Insects, small reptiles and leaves
PREDATORS:
Birds of prey and jackals
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Intimidating posture
REPRODUCTION:
11-week gestation; sexually mature at 1 yr
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
12 yrs in human care
What kind of diet do meerkats follow?
Herbivore |
Omnivore |
Carnivore |
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