Meerkat
Meerkats are small, social mammals belonging to the mongoose family, native to southern Africa. They are famous for standing upright to survey their surroundings.
Meerkat Quick Facts
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Meerkats live in groups called 'mobs' or 'gangs' that can include up to 50 individuals.
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Lifespan
6–8 years (wild), up to 14 years (captivity)
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Habitat
Deserts, savannas
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Diet
Insects, small vertebrates, eggs, plants
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Region
Southern Africa
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