Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
The meerkat is a social mongoose living in groups and burrows.
Natural habitat
Deserts and arid savannas with diggable ground.
Geographic distribution
Southern Africa.
Diet
Insects, scorpions, small vertebrates and plants.
Key characteristics
A social mongoose living in groups and burrows.
Sentinels watch the area and use different calls for different threats.
