
Meerkat - Wikipedia
The meerkat looks similar to two sympatric species—the banded and the yellow mongooses. The meerkat can be told apart from the banded mongoose by its smaller size, shorter tail and …
Meerkat | Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Behavior, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 9, 2025 · meerkat, (Suricata suricatta), burrowing member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae), found in southwestern Africa, that is unmistakably recognizable in its upright …
Meerkat Facts | Mammals - BBC Earth
Dec 18, 2024 · Meerkats are small carnivorous mammals from the mongoose family. They have mottled, sandy-grey coloured fur which helps them blend in with their environment in the …
Meerkat - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Yet movies and television shows have brought meerkats lots of attention, with many people wondering if they can have a meerkat as a pet. Although they may look cute, meerkats—like …
Meerkat - National Geographic Kids
Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are extremely cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face, and large eyes surrounded by dark...
Meerkat | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
A member of the mongoose family, meerkats (also known as suricates) have grizzled gray and brown colored coats of fur with dark patches around their eyes, which help protect their eyes …
15 Marvelous Meerkat Facts - Fact Animal
Meerkats are small mongoose, found in Southern Africa. Omnivorous, they spend their lives in the deserts eating almost everything, including venomous scorpions! You can find meerkats in the …
Meerkat Facts! - National Geographic Kids
Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are super cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face and large eyes surrounded by dark patches. …
Meerkat - WorldAtlas
Jun 11, 2025 · A meerkat is a small foraging mammal that is a member of the mongoose family Herpestidae. They live in large groups of up to 40 members called a gang or a mob. They live …
Meerkat: Fascinating Facts, Behavior, and Conservation Status
Sep 25, 2024 · The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small, social mammal known for its vigilant posture and complex behaviors. Native to southern Africa, this remarkable animal thrives in …