Category:Suricata suricatta by Anil Öztas

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Primates
Western lowland gorilla (G. g. gorilla), Ring-tailed lemur / Catta (Lemur catta), Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas), White-faced saki (P. pithecia)

Bears
Red panda (Ailurus), Coati (Nasua), Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), Spectacled bear / Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), Brown bear (Ursus arctos)

Cat-like
Cats (Felis catus), Lynx (Lynx), Siberian tiger / Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), Lion (Panthera leo), Snow leopard (Panthera uncia), Jaguar (Panthera onca), Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)

Ungulates
Antilopes, Camels (Camelidae), Deer (Cervidae), Goats (Caprini), Donkeys (Equus asinus), Horses (Equus ferus), Zebras (Equus quagga, e. zebra), Rhino (Rhinocerotidae)

Elephants
African elephant (Laxodonta africana)

Birds
Kingfisher (Alvedinidae), Ducks (Anatinae), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), White stork (C. ciconia), Shorebirds (Charadriiformes), Crows (Corvidae), Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), Chicken (G. gallus domesticus), Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), Marabu stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), Passerine (Passeriformes), Flamingo (Phoenicopterus), Penguins (Spheniscidae), Owls (Strigiformes), Common ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Insects
Butterflies (Lepidoptera), Dragonflies (Odonata)

Reptiles
Iguana (Iguania), Turtles (Testudines)


Information about the animal

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are small mammals native to the arid regions of southern Africa. They are known for their characteristic appearance with slender bodies, upright postures and curious facial expressions. These sociable animals live in groups called colonies. In the colony, they perform various tasks to ensure the survival of the group. Some meerkats keep watch and warn the others of potential dangers, while others forage for food or take care of the offspring. Meerkats are diurnal and spend most of the day foraging. They feed mainly on insects, such as beetles, spiders and scorpions, and occasionally on smaller vertebrates. Their excellent eyesight and good hearing help them detect predators while living in their underground burrows. These burrows have complex systems of tunnels and chambers that provide them with shelter and protection. Meerkats are known for their social interaction and playful behaviour. They communicate with each other through vocalisations, body postures and touch. Their playful nature and acrobatic skills make them popular animals in many zoos and animal parks.

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