The meerkat or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. It is characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout, long legs, a thin tapering tail and a brindled coat pattern. The head-and-body length is around 24ā35 cm, and the weight is typically between 0.62 and 0.97 kg.
Lifespan: 12 ā 14 years (In captivity)
Family: Herpestidae
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Scientific name: Suricata suricatta
Gestation period: 70 ā 77 days
Mass: Male: 730 g (Adult), Female: 720 g (Adult)
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