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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Herpestidae |
| Genus | : | Suricata |
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| Scientific Name | : | Suricata suricatta |
| Common Name | : | Meerkat |
| Other Name(s) | : | Suricate |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 3 |
| Location | : | South-western Africa |
| Habitat | : | Semi-desert and scrub-land |
| Colour | : | Light Brown, Tan, Yellow, White, Brown, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (H) | : | 25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in) |
| Weight | : | 600g - 975g (1.3lbs - 2.1lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 32kph (20mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Insects, Rodents, Lizards |
| Predators | : | Hawks, Jackal, Snakes |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Band/Gang |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 14 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 1 year |
| Gestation Period | : | 11 weeks |
| Average Litter Size | : | 3 |
| Name Of Young | : | Kit |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Common |
| Biggest Threat | : | Climate change |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Dark bands around eyes and white face |
| Fun Fact | : | One will stand on guard to watch for predators! |