Suricates Collection (#5)

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, sitting on rock, Marwell Zoo

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, fighting, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) young, at burrow entrance, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult and juvenile, close-up of heads, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, digging in sand, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults and young, group standing on hind legs, with researcher using weighing scales, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) juvenile, yawning, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, yawning, close-up of head, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, with porcupine quill stuck in side, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkat adult with a pup. The meerkat gives birth to between two and four young after a gestation lasting around two and a half months

Meerkat / Suricate - lying on back - Wildlife Park - Combe Martin - Devon - UK
MAB-1376 Meerkat / Suricate - lying on back Wildlife Park - Combe Martin - Devon - UK Suricata suricatta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Meerkat - juvenile sitting down
DOW-420 Meerkat / Suricate - juvenile sitting down Suricata suricata Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meerkat - lying down with claws outstretched
DOW-418 Meerkat / Suricate - lying down with claws outstretched Suricata suricata Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meerkat - looking up
DOW-415 Meerkat / Suricate Suricata suricata Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meerkat
DOW-413 Meerkat / Suricate Suricata suricata Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meerkat / Suricate - Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK
MAB-1325 Meerkat / Suricate Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK Suricata suricatta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Suricate / Meerkat - young suckling Kalahari Desert, Africa
CH-5812 Suricate / Meerkat - young suckling Kalahari Desert, Africa. Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - troop sunbathing on a winter sunrise
CH-4039 Suricate / Meerkat - troop sunbathing on a winter sunrise Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Suricate / Meerkat - eating Gecko given by nursemaid Kalahari Desert, Africa
CH-4058 Suricate / Meerkat - eating Gecko given by nursemaid Kalahari Desert, Africa. Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - part of troup sunbathing Kalahari Africa
CH-4040 Suricate / Meerkat - part of troup sunbathing Kalahari Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - group emerging from hole after escaping danger Kalahari, Africa
CH-4049 Suricate / Meerkat - group emerging from hole after escaping danger Kalahari, Africa. Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - Two different aged young on lookout at the edge of burrow - Kalahari Desert, Southeast Namibia
TD-1472 Suricate / Meerkat - two different aged young on lookout at the edge of burrow. Kalahari Desert, Southeast Namibia

Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster. Occurs in South West Arid Zone and adjacent Southern savanna
ASW-4730 Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster digging. Occurs in South West Arid Zone and adjacent Southern savanna
ASW-4729 Suricate / Meerkat sentinel with youngster digging. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

Suricate - Eating solifuge, South Africa
PS-8927 Suricate - Eating solifuge / wind scorpion / sun spider / camel spider South Africa Suricata suricata Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

Suricate-Meerkat-Standing guard whilst taking shelter behind a thin shrub Kalahari Desert-Kgalagadi National Park-South
KAT-415 Suricate / Meerkat - Standing guard whilst taking shelter behind a thin shrub Kalahari Desert - Kgalagadi National Park - South Africa Suricata suricatta Karl Terblanche Please note that

Suricate / Meerkat - sentinal standing on termite mound. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4686-M Suricate / Meerkat - sentinal standing on termite mound Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Suricata suricatta Alan J. S

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"Suricates: The Watchful Guardians of the Kalahari Desert" In the vast expanse of Namibia's Kalahari Desert, a family of suricates, also known as meerkats, stands at the edge of their burrow. With their young ones by their side, they keep a vigilant eye on the surroundings. Picture No. 10877184 captures this heartwarming scene. These adorable creatures don't just guard their home; they also wear woolly hats in digital manipulations like Hats (Su) and even Christmas hats in Hats JD. Their playful nature shines through as they frolic with festive accessories. Not far away from them, another pack of meerkats gathers on the edge of Ntwetwe salt flats. They form a united front against any potential threats that may approach their territory. One suricate stands tall on its hind legs wearing a Christmas hat and scarf - an amusing sight indeed. These little fashionistas know how to embrace the holiday spirit while maintaining their alertness. But it's not all about being watchful for these charming creatures; sometimes they enjoy basking in the early morning sun. Sunbathing in the Kalahari is one way they recharge before embarking on daily adventures. Meerkats are not only known for their cuteness but also for displaying affection towards each other. An adult pair can be seen hugging tightly in captivity, showcasing their strong bond and social nature. When it comes to survival, meerkats are skilled foragers too. In South Africa's Kgalagadi National Park, an adult meerkat scours through flowering desert plants to find food amidst adversity. Whether it's standing guard or searching for sustenance, these captivating suricates never fail to enchant us with their unique behaviors and endearing appearance.