Description The Suricata suricatta which is also better known as the meerkat. Meerkats have long slender legs, a thin tail, and a round forehead with a pointy nose. The typical weight for this animal is 2 pounds and is usually 10-14 inches long with a tail that is 9 inches long. Meerkats come ine grey, brown, and tan with a silver tint, their tails have a black tip. The color depends on where they are located. Meerkats have tubular bodies and have a black ring of fur around their eyes..
Habitat/Location These small creatures are located in the South West arid biotic zone areas in Africa They can also be located in the Savannah and in the grasslands. Meerkats live in areas that have hard soil so they can dig burrows. Burrrows