The meerkat or suricate (Suricata suricatta) is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae). source
The meerkat or suricate (Suricata suricatta) is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae).
The meerkat is the only member of the genus Suricata. source
The meerkat is the only member of the genus Suricata.
A group of meerkats is called a "mob", "gang" or "clan". source
A group of meerkats is called a "mob", "gang" or "clan".
A meerkat clan often contains about 20 meerkats, but some super-families have 50 or more members. source
A meerkat clan often contains about 20 meerkats, but some super-families have 50 or more members.
In captivity, meerkats have an average life span of 12–14 years, and about half this in the wild. source
In captivity, meerkats have an average life span of 12–14 years, and about half this in the wild.
"Meerkat" is a loanword from Afrikaans . source
"Meerkat" is a loanword from Afrikaans .
The name "Meerkat" has a Dutch origin, but by misidentification. source
The name "Meerkat" has a Dutch origin, but by misidentification.
In Dutch, meerkat means the guenon, a monkey of the Cercopithecus genus. source
In Dutch, meerkat means the guenon, a monkey of the Cercopithecus genus.
The meerkat is a small diurnal herpestid (mongoose) weighing on average about 0.5 to 2.5 kilograms (1.1 to 5.5 lb). source
The meerkat is a small diurnal herpestid (mongoose) weighing on average about 0.5 to 2.5 kilograms (1.1 to 5.5 lb).
The meerkat uses its tail to balance when standing upright, as well as for signaling. source
The meerkat uses its tail to balance when standing upright, as well as for signaling.
Meerkats are primarily insectivores,but also eat other animals. source
Meerkats are primarily insectivores,but also eat other animals.
Meerkats are immune to certain types of venom. source
Meerkats are immune to certain types of venom.
Martial eagles, tawny eagles and jackals are the main predators of meerkats. source
Martial eagles, tawny eagles and jackals are the main predators of meerkats.
Meerkats are very social, living in colonies. source
Meerkats are very social, living in colonies.
Meerkats are living in large underground networks with multiple entrances which they leave only during the day. source
Meerkats are living in large underground networks with multiple entrances which they leave only during the day.
