What is Meerkat facts?
Meerkats are small mongooses living in groups in dry open areas of southern Africa.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
While some forage for insects and small prey, others watch for predators and give alarm calls. Groups shelter in burrows, with complex care of young. Sentinel behavior is not a permanent job for one animal.
Habitat and conservation
Predators, rainfall and food supply shape group life. Standing upright expands the view rather than showing human-like thinking. Close contact with wild groups may be unsafe for people and animals.
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