"We get most of the water we need from the insects we capture and eat."
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 720 - 731 gr |
| Longitud | 42 - 60 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a small mammal with a conical face, rounded forehead, and small ears. Generally, my coat is golden brown with silver undertones. My front claws are adapted to dig. The end of my tail is black, a distinctive characteristic of my species. I live in large family groups of up to 30 individuals.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet is based mainly on insects, but occasionally I can feed on small vertebrates, eggs, and plants.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in savannas and open plains. You can find me in the wild in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Always on the alert!
In the presence of a predator or threat, a guardian from the group gives the alarm signal, a sound similar to barking, then, we run to protect ourselves to our burrows.
