Slender-tailed Meerkat

Suricata suricatta

NATURAL HABITAT
Meerkats live in desert or rocky terrain in Southern Africa.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Insects, small rodents
IN THE ZOO – Cat food, fruit, vegetables, bird eggs

FASCINATING FACTS

• Live in large groups with alpha male and female in charge
• Live underground
• At least one meerkat always in charge of watching out for the group as sentry
• Dark fur around eyes protects eyes from sun
• Can eat scorpions