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
Meerkats live in groups called 'mobs' or 'gangs' that can include up to 50 individuals.
Lifespan
6–8 years (wild), up to 14 years (captivity)
Habitat
Deserts, savannas
Diet
Insects, small vertebrates, eggs, plants
Region
Southern Africa
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