Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
An adult Meerkat lives in arid savannas, scrublands, and open desert margins where it uses extensive burrow systems for shelter and escape. It forages actively by digging through sand and soil for beetles, larvae, scorpions, spiders, eggs, and small vertebrates. Agile and alert, it relies on quick reflexes, sharp claws, and a strong bite when handling prey or defending itself. A notable adaptation is the dark fur around its eyes, which cuts sun glare while scanning open ground.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Meerkat Pup
- Meerkat