About This Animal

Some fun and simple meerkat facts for kids:

1. Social Animals: Meerkats love to live in large groups called "mobs" or "gangs," which can have up to 40 meerkats!
2. Always on the Lookout: One meerkat is always standing guard while the others are playing, eating, or resting. This meerkat will make a special sound if it sees danger.
3. Diggers: Meerkats have strong claws that help them dig burrows and find food underground, like insects, scorpions, and small animals.
4. Daytime Explorers: Meerkats are active during the day and sleep at night in their burrows.
5. Sand Protection: Meerkats have special membranes in their eyes and long ears that close to keep sand out when they dig.
6. Teamwork: They work together to raise baby meerkats, with different members of the group taking turns babysitting.
7. Sunbathers: Meerkats often stand on their hind legs and stretch out their bellies to warm up in the morning sun.
8. Talking a Lot: Meerkats communicate using lots of different sounds, like barks, chirps, and purrs.

Meerkats are amazing little creatures! 🦊