Meerkat
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| Family | Herpestidae |
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| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Lifespan | 12 – 14 years (In captivity) |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Did you know | Meerkats can close their ears, and membrane covers and protects their eyes while they dig. |
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| ID | 1001460 |
About Meerkat
The meerkat or suricate is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. It is the only member of the genus Suricata. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, in much of the Namib Desert in Namibia and southwestern Angola, and in South Africa.
Meerkat Photos
