Meerkat

Meerkat / Mongoose

The meerkat or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. It is characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout, long legs, a thin tapering tail and a brindled coat pattern. The head-and-body length is around 24–35 cm, and the weight is typically between 0.62 and 0.97 kg. The coat is light grey to yellowish brown with alternate, poorly define…

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Scientific name: Suricata suricatta

Biological rank: Species · Genus

Higher classification: Suricata

Weight: 0.7 kg on average (Male) · 0.7 kg on average (Female)

Lifespan: 12 years – 15 years on average (In captivity)

Gestation period: 77 days

Did you know: Martial eagles, tawny eagles and jackals are the main predators of meerkats. wikipedia.org