Meerkats

Meerkats are species of small mongoose found mostly in

Southern Africa. They are mostly social and form packs from two
until 30 individuals. Meerkats are also mostly active in the day and
have gone quiet in the night. They are usually alert and retreat to
burrows when sensing danger.
Characteristics
The meerkat has a broad head, large eyes, a pointed nose, long
legs with a thin tapering tail. It is way smaller than common
mongooses. The head and body length are around 24 – 35 cm and
weigh around 0.62 – 0.97 kilograms (however some females are way
heavier). Meerkats can survive in their harsh habitats due to burrows
as an escape route with their small fast legs.
Diet
Meerkats are omnivores – which means that they feast on
animals and plants. Mostly they eat eggs of amphibians or amphibians
themselves. They also eat small birds and scorpions (they are immune
to their venom). They spend five to eight hours scavenging for foods
during the day. Meerkats are also known to be insectivore which
means they mostly eat insects.
Burrowing
Meerkats love to burrow. In fact, on average they are around
five meters. The burrows are surrounded by tunnels and many
openings that are used as shelter or escape routes when in danger.
Temperatures inside can vary based on the temperature outside their
burrow.
Fun Facts!
Meerkats can survive from drinking water because they get all
the moisture they need from insects and the grubs they eat. For
comparison, a human would die within 3 – 5 days without additional
water.
Meerkats are very intelligent animals and its because they use
such complex coordinated behaviour, which rivals that of chimps,
dolphins, baboons and even humans. They solve tasks with help from
their mob but are sometimes independent as well.
Last but not the least, meerkats may look adorable, but they lead
to dangerous lives. They developed techniques that can surpass the
venom found in scorpions, which they eat. When a scorpion sees a
meerkat, they go in for the kill. There is still venom on its
exoskeleton, so they rub scorpions in the sand to remove any
remaining venom.