(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) 30 cm boylarında, koloni halinde yaşayan, afrika'ya özgü bir hayvan. 14 yıl kadar yaşarlar. kolonileri 15 kadar hayvandan oluşur, aralarında iş bölümü yaparlar ve yuvalarının güvenliğini sağlamak için etrafı gözetleme, düşmanlarını kollama görevlerini sırayla paylaşırlar
lion king filminde simba'nın arkadaşı timon olarak tanınan hayvandır.
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A small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs. Scientific name: Suricata suricatta
or suricate colonial species (Suricata suricatta) of the mongoose family (Herpestidae). It is a burrowing carnivore found in southwestern Africa that differs from mongooses in having four (rather than five) toes on each foot. Meerkats are noted for their constant vigilance for predators. This sentinel behaviour involves one member of the group finding an elevated position, standing on its hind legs, and alerting the group of danger when it is seen. The meerkat grows to a total length of 17-24 in. (43-60 cm). Insects and other small animals constitute most of its diet, but bulbous roots are also eaten for the water they contain. It is diurnal and easily tamed as a pet. The yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) is sometimes called the red meerkat
small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs. Scientific name: Suricata suricatta