Meerkat Collection (#5)

Meerkats Standing Upright At The Calgary Zoo; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A Meerkat (Suricata Suricatta) At The Singapore Zoo; Singapore

A Meerkat (Suricata Suricatta) Sits Watchful And Alert On A Log; North Yorkshire, England

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Suricate / Meerkat - three Kings Date:

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), adult and juvenile

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with its mouth open

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Meerkat pups Nairobi (top) and Zanzibar (below), four weeks old and the first to be born at Sydneys Taronga Zoo in nine years, are shown for the first time on February 20, 2009

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Suricate / Meerkat - three Kings wearing crowns and holding gifts (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Suricate / Meerkat - in look-out in tree, sentry. (Suricata suricata) Date:

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Suricate / Meerkat - holding flowers (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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SURICATE / Meerkat - Family with young on lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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SURICATE / Meerkat - Family with young on lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Meerkat looking up in camera

Elegance is an attitude
Curious Meerkat at National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra, Australia

Meerkat mating on rock at Taronga zoo

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Four meerkats standing up, looking cute, at Melbourne Zoo

Meerkats in deep thought at Sydney zoo, Australia

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Taken in South Australia 2011.Inquisitive Meerkat standing on tree trunk

Meerkat Manners
A meerkat (Suricata suricatta) stands against a blurred green background

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Meerkat pups

Meerkat standing on hind legs

Meerkat at Taronga Zoo, Sydney

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult pair, hugging (captive)

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) baby, sitting on sand, with sandy paws from digging (captive)

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Meerkats keeping watch for predators. The meerkat (Suricata suricatta), also known as the suricate, is an active mongoose that lives in underground burrows

Suricate / Meerkat Group on the look-out. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
VAN-197 SURICATE / Meerkat - group on the look-out Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Suricatta suricatta Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat Watch Raptor overhead, ready to dive into hole, Kalahari
CH-4048 Suricate / Meerkat - Watch Raptor overhead, ready to dive into hole Kalahari, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - family, sunbathing in first light Kalahari, Africa
CH-4029 Suricate / Meerkat - group, sunbathing in first light Kalahari, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat Bathe in sunshine, Kalahari
CH-4027 Suricate / Meerkat - Bathe in sunshine Kalahari, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Botswana, Makgadikgadi. A meerkat keeps watch for predators in the dry Makgadikgadi pans of Botswana

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - feeding on a scorpion - during the rainy season with green grass - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - digging for prey - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - two adults with young on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - adult with young on the lookout. - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - female with young on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - guard on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - guard on the lookout on a log - in the evening - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - female with three young in the evening at their burrow - one young is suckling - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - female with four young on the lookout at their burrow - one young is suckling - in the evening - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - female with three playful young in the evening at their burrow - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - adult with young on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - two young at their burrow - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - two young at their burrow - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - female grooming one of its two young - at their burrow - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - guard on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - young - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Suricate - also called Meerkat - young on the lookout - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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In the vast and arid landscape of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia, Africa, a meerkat family with their young stands on high alert at the edge of their burrow. These small creatures, also known as suricates, are renowned for their vigilant nature and cooperative behavior. Picture No. 10877184 captures this heartwarming scene as they stand together, ready to defend against any potential threats that may lurk nearby. Their keen eyes scan the horizon while their bodies remain poised for action. But not all photos depict these fascinating animals in their natural state. In one digital manipulation, they don woolly hats, adding a touch of whimsy to their already endearing appearance. Another image showcases them wearing Christmas hats - an adorable sight that brings festive cheer even to the rugged desert terrain, and are highly social creatures who thrive in close-knit communities called packs or mobs. This is evident in another photo where a pack of meerkats gathers near the Ntwetwe salt pan, displaying unity and strength through numbers. Their resourcefulness extends beyond mere protection; they are also skilled sunbathers. As depicted in another snapshot taken during early morning hours, one individual luxuriates under the warm rays of sunlight - finding solace amidst harsh conditions. The Kalahari Meerkat Project at Van Zylsrus provides invaluable insights into these captivating creatures' lives. Researchers study their behaviors and interactions within groups to unravel secrets about communication patterns and survival strategies unique to meerkats. While it's easy to be captivated by these charismatic mammals alone, let us not forget other remarkable species sharing our planet's biodiversity. A Binturong (Arctictis binturong) makes an appearance alongside a meerkat - showcasing nature's diverse tapestry through this unexpected encounter. Whether adorned with winter accessories or simply basking under African skies, each photograph showcases the meerkat's resilience, adaptability, and undeniable charm.