meerkat

• Pequeno mamífero escavador que vive no sul da África, com focinho pontudo, corpo esguio e geralmente quatro dedos em cada pata; pertence à família dos mangustos e é conhecido por suas colônias sociais e por ficar em pé de sentinela.

A small burrowing mammal native to southern Africa, characterized by a pointed face, a slender body, and typically four toes on each foot; it belongs to the mongoose family and is known for its social colonies and upright sentry posture.

1. Small mongoose-like mammalA2formal

   A small carnivorous mammal native to southern Africa, known for its upright posture and social behavior.

   Suricato

   • The meerkat stood on its hind legs to scan for predators.
   • A group of meerkats huddled together for warmth in the burrow.
   • Meerkats are highly social animals that live in large colonies.

   Sinônimosslender-tailed meerkatsuricate