🐾
Mammals
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-14 years
- Weight
- 0.6-1 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a omnivore species found in Southern African deserts. It typically lives 10-14 years, weighing around 0.6-1 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the meerkat: Meerkats take turns standing guard while the group forages.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.