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Suricate Collection (#2)

In the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia, Africa, a family of suricates, also known as meerkats, stands on high alert at the edge of their burrow

Background imageSuricate Collection: Portrait of a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate, looking at the camera

Portrait of a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate, looking at the camera and standing to survey its territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

Background imageSuricate Collection: Mongoose and meerkat

Mongoose and meerkat
5855213 Mongoose and meerkat; (add.info.: White tailed mongoose, Ichneumia albicauda, and meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta)

Background imageSuricate Collection: RF - Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) resting on cool sand, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

RF - Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) resting on cool sand, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: A Pair of Meerkats (Suricata suricatta)

A Pair of Meerkats (Suricata suricatta)
A pair of young meerkats

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) group standing apart, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) group standing apart, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Young Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing on its hind legs near the edge of Makgadikgadi

Young Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing on its hind legs near the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat / Suricate family group (Suricatta suricata) standing alert together, Kalahari

Meerkat / Suricate family group (Suricatta suricata) standing alert together, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing and keeping watch while another excavates a

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing and keeping watch while another excavates a burrow in soft sand before disappearing underground for the night. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana, April

Background imageSuricate Collection: A group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) or suricates, stand on an old termite mound

A group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) or suricates, stand on an old termite mound to gain extra height and watch for predators in their territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat family standing on guard {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South

Meerkat family standing on guard {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Africa, South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Meerkats

Africa, South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Meerkats

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkats, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Africa, Botswana, Kalahari. A meerkat

Africa, Botswana, Kalahari. A meerkat

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90022002

DDE-90022002
South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Lone Suricate (Meerkat) Suricata suricatta) standing in desert Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90022003
South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) fights Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90021582
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pups (Suricate suricatta) rest while adults keep watch for predators outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021584
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pups (Suricate suricatta) standing together while exploring outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021583
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pups (Suricate suricatta) sitting outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021580
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pups (Suricate suricatta) in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021581
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pups (Suricate suricatta) in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021578

DDE-90021578
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pup (Suricate suricatta) walking outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021579
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat pups (Suricata suricatta) exploring with adult outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021576

DDE-90021576
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pup (Suricate suricatta) sitting outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021577
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pup (Suricate suricatta) sitting upright outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021575

DDE-90021575
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pup (Suricate suricatta) rests while adults keep watch for predators outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021574

DDE-90021574
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat pup (Suricate suricatta) eating small Scorpion caught in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021573

DDE-90021573
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat Pup (Suricate suricatta) bares teeth while exploring outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021572

DDE-90021572
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) standing upright outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021571
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) standing upright in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021570

DDE-90021570
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) sitting on top of rock in Quivertree Forest in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021569

DDE-90021569
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) digging at plant roots hunting for small insects in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021565

DDE-90021565
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Adult Meerkat with pups (Suricate suricatta) resting outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021564

DDE-90021564
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Adult Meerkat curls up with pups (Suricate suricatta) while resting outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021563

DDE-90021563
Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Adult Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) standing outside burrow in Namib Desert Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90021505
Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) stands as sentry by entrance to warren in Namib Desert Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90021504
Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) stands as sentry by entrance to warren in Namib Desert Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90021502
Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkats (Suricate suricatta) surround mother and infant in Namib Desert at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90021503
Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkats (Suricate suricatta) stand as sentries by entrance to warren in Namib Desert Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90021501
Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) carries infant in her mouth in Namib Desert at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageSuricate Collection: DDE-90021382

DDE-90021382
Meerkat or suricate, (Suricata suricatta), Tiras Mountains, Southern Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

Background imageSuricate Collection: I am the Sentinel

I am the Sentinel
Mathilde Guillemot

Background imageSuricate Collection: TD-1477

TD-1477
Suricate / Meerkat young on lookout, at the edge of their burrow.Kalahari Desert, Namibia, Africa. Date: 23-06-2010

Background imageSuricate Collection: Suricate / Meerkats on Graduation Day

Suricate / Meerkats on Graduation Day Date: 23-05-2012

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Meerkat / Suricate, wearing Christmas hat with Christmas present Date: 19-12-2019

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Meerkat / Suricate, wearing Christmas hat Date: 19-12-2019




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In the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia, Africa, a family of suricates, also known as meerkats, stands on high alert at the edge of their burrow. With their young ones by their side, they scan the horizon for any signs of danger or opportunity. Picture No. 10877184 captures this precious moment as these adorable creatures showcase their strong familial bonds and cooperative nature. Their sleek bodies blend seamlessly with the sandy landscape while their curious eyes remain vigilant. In a playful twist of digital manipulation, some suricates don woolly hats (Su) or even Christmas hats (JD), adding an element of whimsy to their already endearing appearance. These clever adaptations remind us that nature can be both beautiful and amusing. But it's not just about fun and games for these meerkats; survival is always at the forefront of their minds. On the edge of Ntwetwe salt pan, another pack keeps watchful eyes peeled for potential threats lurking nearby. One particular image showcases a solitary suricate standing tall on its hind legs while sporting a festive Christmas hat and scarf. This charming sight reminds us that even in harsh environments like the desert, there is room for celebration and joy. As dawn breaks over the Kalahari Desert, one lucky photographer captures a mesmerizing shot: a meerkat basking in golden sunlight during its morning sunbathing routine. The warmth envelops its small body as it takes advantage of every ray before embarking on another day filled with adventure. Even captivity cannot dampen the affectionate nature between adult pairs within this species. Picture No. 11676042 reveals two meerkats hugging tightly—a heartwarming display that transcends boundaries imposed by human intervention. Finally, we encounter yet another captivating scene where a lone meerkat sits attentively while keeping an eye out for any potential dangers or opportunities that may arise.