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  1. Meerkat | Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Behavior, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · meerkat, (Suricata suricatta), burrowing member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae), found in southwestern Africa, that is unmistakably recognizable in its upright “sentinel” posture as it …

  2. Meerkat - Wikipedia

    The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) 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 …

  3. Meerkat - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Yet movies and television shows have brought meerkats lots of attention, with many people wondering if they can have a meerkat as a pet. Although they may look cute, meerkats—like all wildlife—do not …

  4. Meerkat Facts | Mammals - BBC Earth

    Dec 17, 2024 · Meerkats are small carnivorous mammals from the mongoose family. They have mottled, sandy-grey coloured fur which helps them blend in with their environment in the African savannah, …

  5. Meerkat - National Geographic Kids

    Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are extremely cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face, and large eyes surrounded by dark...

  6. Meerkat | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    A member of the mongoose family, meerkats (also known as suricates) have grizzled gray and brown colored coats of fur with dark patches around their eyes, which help protect their eyes from the glare …

  7. Meerkat - WorldAtlas

    Jun 11, 2025 · A meerkat is a small foraging mammal that is a member of the mongoose family Herpestidae. They live in large groups of up to 40 members called a gang or a mob. They live in …

  8. Meerkat: Fascinating Facts, Behavior, and Conservation Status

    Oct 7, 2024 · The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small, social mammal known for its vigilant posture and complex behaviors. Native to southern Africa, this remarkable animal thrives in harsh desert …

  9. Meerkat Facts! - National Geographic Kids

    Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are super cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face and large eyes surrounded by dark patches. They …

  10. Meerkat Animal Facts - Suricata suricatta - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small species of foraging mammal that is found inhabiting the harsh conditions of the open and arid, semi-desert plains in southern Africa.