Meerkat Collection (#6)

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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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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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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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Meerka - adult with two playful 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 - 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 - 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 - guard on the lookout at its burrow - 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 at its 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 with 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 with 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Meerkats, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

White tailed mongoose, Ichneumia albicauda, and meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

USA, California, Santa Barbara. Meerkat on stump. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Coati engraving 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, By W. Bicknell, Tallis 1851 - London

Egyptian Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
Illustration of a Egyptian Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)

Illustration of meerkat with babies

Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), attentive

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), juveniles

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, alert position

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- looking up

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- pups, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- arguing

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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.