Slender-tailed Meerkat

Suricata suricatta

NATURAL HABITAT
Meerkats live in desert or rocky terrain in Southern Africa.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Insects, small rodents
IN THE ZOO – Cat food, fruit, vegetables, bird eggs

FASCINATING FACTS

  • Live in large groups with alpha male and female in charge
  • Live underground
  • At least one meerkat always in charge of watching out for the group as sentry
  • Dark fur around eyes protects eyes from sun
  • Can eat scorpions
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