3. Habitat Females give birth to 2 to 4 young each year in one burrow Several families in a community Sleep in groups Live 4 to 12 years Hang in gangs
4. omnavors If in danger makes a barking sound to warn others Great at digging holes Stands on Hine legs to watch for predators Suns it self Mothers can NURSE WHILE STANDING Hunt during the day and night UP TO 30 MEERKATS LIVE IN COLINES EAT eggs,lizards,frogs,andinsects All adoultmeerkats pitch in to help educate the young with hunting and survival techniques Diet/behavor
5. Interesting Facts the average rain fall is 12 inches Members of the mongoose familey Endangerd Also called suricats