Meerkats live in large family groups and are real family businesses! They take it in turns to keep watch and protect each other. But even when it comes to the offspring, the whole clan guards the offspring of the highest-ranking female. Well organized & strong together!
Profile:
Habitat
Grassland, bushland and shrubland in South Africa
Max. Age
about 8 years
Body size
Females: 26 to 28.5 cm body length
Males: 24.5 to 29 cm body length
Body weight
Female: 620 to 969 g
Males: 626 to 797 g
Predators
Eagles, jackals, snakes ...
Food
Lizards, insects, scorpions, spiders ...
Source of information: zoo-hannover.de
