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A meerkat stands alone

 

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    A meerkat stands alone

    A meerkat stands alone

    Meerkats, also called suricates, are members of the mongoose family native to the southern African plains. They live in mobs (yes, that's what a group of meerkats is called) of 20 to 50 animals that work together and share extensive networks of underground burrows. Our friend today, photographed in Namibia, appears to be on sentry duty, which is when a meerkat stands lookout for predators as the rest of the group forages for food, such as insects, small reptiles, and other delicacies. A sentry shift usually lasts about an hour, after which another meerkat takes over and the now-relieved sentry gets to focus on filling its belly.

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  2. Meerkat Facts! | National Geographic Kids

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    Nov 25, 2016 · Fast meerkat facts. Scientific name: Suricata suricatta Family name: Herpestidae Classification: Mammal IUCN status: Least concern Lifespan (in wild): ... What do you make of our meerkat facts? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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    • Meerkat | National Geographic

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      Meerkat Standing Posture. Squirrel-sized meerkats are mongooses famed for their upright posture. They often stand on their rear... Cooperative Behavior. Meerkats (also called suricates) work together in numbers. A few will typically serve as lookouts,... Burrow Life. Meerkat groups utilize several ...

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    • Meerkat | Smithsonian's National Zoo

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      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 of the sun. They also have a dark tip on the tail. Meerkats have powerful foreclaws for digging. Their pointed snout helps enable them to excavate prey from narrow trenches.
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    • Meerkat - Wikipedia

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      The meerkat is a small mongoose of slim build characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout, long legs, a thin tapering tail and a brindled coat pattern. It is smaller than most other mongooses except the dwarf mongooses (genus Helogale) and possibly Galerella species. The head-and-body length is around 24–35 cm (9.4–13.8 in), and the weight has been recorded to be between 0.62–0.97 kg (1.4–2.1 lb) without much variation between the sexes (though some dominantfemales can be heavier than the rest)…

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    • Interesting facts about meerkats | Just Fun Facts

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      Meerkats are small animals, measuring 25 to 30 centimeters (9.8 to 11.8 inches) from head to rump. Their tails add another 19 to 24 centimeters (7.5 to 9.5 inches) to their length; females slightly larger than males. Their weight is from 620 to 1,000 grams (1.36 to 2.2 pounds). A group of meerkats is called a mob, gang or clan.

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