MEERKATS

Suricata suricatta

Meerkats are social animals living in groups of upto 50

One meerkat is always the sentry keeping a look out for danger.

Meerkats often wear glasses as they have poor eyesight.

They like to dig elaborate burrows or tunnels which they dart into to escape danger.

Meerkats are omnivores which means they eat plants and animals.

Can you guess some of the meerkats favourite foods?

Cockroaches, Caterpillars, Crickets, Beetles,

Eggs, Citrus Fruit, Melons, Root Vegetables