Meerkats work together in groups, called mobs. A few will typically serve as lookouts, watching the skies for hawks and eagles that prey upon them.
Meerkats eat scorpions as a major part of their diet and are tolerant to the venom! Our mob of Meerkats are a lively bunch, constantly digging tunnels and foraging for the tasty treats their keepers hide around the enclosure.
Scientific Name:
Suricata suricatta
Status:
Least concern
Size:
Body length is up 55cm
Weight:
Up to 1kg
Life Span in Wild:
Up to 14 years
Habitat:
Savannah, Arid scrub land
Diet:
Carnivore
