Meerkats stand on their hind legs to look out for danger. A meerkat on sentry duty will warn the others if it spots a predator.

Meerkats love to play! Playtime helps young meerkats learn important skills like hunting and defending their territory.

Meerkats eat a variety of foods, including insects and lizards. They are immune to certain types of venom, which allows them to eat scorpions and snakes!

In a meerkat mob, everyone looks out for one another. They groom each other, share food, and even take turns babysitting the young meerkats.

The dark patches around a meerkat’s eyes help reduce the sun's glare, allowing them to see better when keeping watch during the day.

Meerkats spend a lot of time grooming themselves and each other. This helps keep their fur clean and free from parasites.

Meerkats dig elaborate burrows in the sand with multiple entrances and rooms to stay safe from predators.

Meerkats often huddle together in the mornings and evenings to stay warm in the desert chill.