Meerkats- By Neesha
What they look like - Meerkats have grey and yellow fur. They have very sharp claws. Meerkats have dark brown stripes on their back and they are very skinny. Meerkats can grow about 30cm / 12 inches.
Where they live - Meerkats live in the Kalahari Desert. Meerkats usually live in places where there is a lot of sandy soil, where they can dig underground burrows.
What they eat - Meerkats are omnivores, that means that they eat animals and plants. They mostly eat insects, rodents, fruits, birds, eggs, lizards, and even poisonous scorpions .
Facts:
- Did you know that meerkats babysit other meerkats pups?
- Do you know that meerkats can live from 12 - 14 years old .
Meerkats- By Neesha
