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Mammal ยท Desert
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
Meet the animal
Life as a meerkat
Meerkats are small mongooses that live in cooperative groups in southern Africa.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Dark patches around their eyes reduce glare, and long claws help them dig burrows and uncover food.
Did you know?
Surprising fact
One meerkat often stands guard while the others forage.