Predators
Primary predators: Unfortunately for meerkats, they are a tasty treat for larger carnivores, especially jackals, eagles, and falcons.
Conservation Status
The meerkat is not currently endangered and is considered at lower risk of becoming endangered. That said, by no means should they be disregarded; they play an important part in maintaining ecological harmony in the desert. They provide food for predators like jackals and eagles, and they curb pest infestation by eating insects.
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Re: Meerkat - Animal of the Month - August 2013
The end of the month is drawing near, so will end this animal of the month with the following, and a reminder of just how much we humans could take from animals if only we "listened" to their messages:
MEERKAT MOTTO
Respect the Elders, Teach the Young,
Cooperate with the Family.
Play when you can, Work when you should
Rest In Between.
Share your Affection, Voice your Feelings,
Leave your Mark.
© Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center, Inc.
MEERKAT MOTTO
Respect the Elders, Teach the Young,
Cooperate with the Family.
Play when you can, Work when you should
Rest In Between.
Share your Affection, Voice your Feelings,
Leave your Mark.
© Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center, Inc.
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Re: Meerkat - Animal of the Month - August 2013
That's a wonderful motto
And big thanks to you, ExFmem, for running the animal of the month in such an interesting way

And big thanks to you, ExFmem, for running the animal of the month in such an interesting way

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Re: Meerkat - Animal of the Month - August 2013
superb last cutties
thank you for all the explanations
I would like too.... do this motto for me -O


thank you for all the explanations

I would like too.... do this motto for me -O
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Re: Meerkat - Animal of the Month - August 2013
My pleasure. And a big
to all of you who contributed and those who followed this thread.

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Re: Meerkat - Animal of the Month - August 2013
Thank you ExFmem for the superb way you shared the Meerkat with us,
and thank you to each one for your contribution towards it.

and thank you to each one for your contribution towards it.


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