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Suricate Collection (#6)

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: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, sitting upright, captive

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, sitting upright, captive

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-, captive

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-, captive

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, captive, Germany

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, captive, Germany

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- alert pair, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- alert pair, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-, pair, social behavior, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-, pair, social behavior, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult, standing upright, alert, portrait, Little Karoo

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult, standing upright, alert, portrait, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- adult, portrait, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- adult, portrait, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult resting, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult resting, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067633

Picture No. 11067633
Meerkat / Suricate. young. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067636

Picture No. 11067636
Meerkat / Suricate. young. Date:

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Picture No. 11067635
Meerkat / Suricate. adult keeping look out. Date:

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Picture No. 11067634
Meerkat / Suricate. young. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067632

Picture No. 11067632
Meerkat / Suricate. young. Date:

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Picture No. 11067631
Meerkat / Suricate. young. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067630

Picture No. 11067630
Meerkat / Suricate. adult and young. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067629

Picture No. 11067629
Meerkat / Suricate. adult cleaning young. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067628

Picture No. 11067628
Meerkat / Suricate. adult keeping look out. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11067627

Picture No. 11067627
Meerkat / Suricate. adult keeping look out. Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 11071759

Picture No. 11071759
Meerkat / Suricate - family adults and young wearing Christmas hats. Digital Manipulation

Background imageSuricate Collection: Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are also called suricates and are a kind of mongoose

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are also called suricates and are a kind of mongoose. This photo was taken in the Phoenix Zoo

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10761565

Picture No. 10761565
Suricate - adult (on left) with young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10761558

Picture No. 10761558
Suricate - 3 young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761564
Suricate - young (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761553
Suricate - two young (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761557
Suricate - adult (on left) with young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761552
Suricate - Guard on the lookout amidst bushman grass (Stipoagrostis sp.). (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761566
Suricate - adults with young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761561
Suricate - on the lookout in the vicinity of its burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761555
Suricate (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761559
Suricate / Meerkat - holding a knitted heart - captionable. (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761562
Suricate - guard on the lookout at the edge of the burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761554
Suricate - family group on the lookout at their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761563
Suricate - female (on the right) and subadult on the lookout (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10761556
Suricate - resting at the edge of the burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10760558

Picture No. 10760558
Suricate / Meerkat - guard on look-out (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10760555
Suricate / Meerkat - guard on look-out (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10760553
Suricate / Meerkat - dressed as Father Christmas carrying a Christmas Tree (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10760557
Suricate - guard on the look-out with letter (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10760552

Picture No. 10760552
Suricate / Meerkat - guard on look-out, sentry. (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10760709

Picture No. 10760709
Suricate / Meerkat - Female with young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow; in the last light of the evening (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10760624

Picture No. 10760624
SURICATE / Meerkat - Fighting young (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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Picture No. 10760617
SURICATE / Meerkat - Guard on lookout at th edge of its burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10760614

Picture No. 10760614
SURICATE / Meerkat - Female with young on lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10892999

Picture No. 10892999
Suricate / Meerkat - family with young on the lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

Background imageSuricate Collection: Picture No. 10762037

Picture No. 10762037
Suricate / Meerkat - guard on the lookout from a thornbush (Suricata suricatta) Date:




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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.