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Because it greatly improves their chances of survival to be close to other Meerkats. A meerkat can't really survive on their own as they can't keep watch and eat food at the same time.
There are other survival behaviors undertaken in groups, such as keeping warm and grooming.
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What does a meerkat live with?
Meerkats live in family groups. Each family occupies a territory that they guard against strange meerkats invading from outside.
What are two kinds of animal that live in family groups?
wolves, meerkats
What the name of a young meerkats?
a group of meerkats i called a mobtechnically the grouping is wrong as meerkats are rodents butthe groups are called "mobs" or "clans"
What conpete with meerkats?
Meerkats are the territorial type that live in groups called gangs. As with most territorial, group-based animals, their biggest competetors are other gangs of meerkats.
Do desert animals live in groups?
Some live as individuals, others prefer the safety of numbers and live in groups. Pronghorn, meerkats and prairie dogs are some animals that prefer to be in groups.
Do animals in the desert live in groups or as individuals?
Some live as individuals, others prefer the safety of numbers and live in groups. Pronghorn, meerkats and prairie dogs are some animals that prefer to be in groups.
What animal lives in a group?
Dolphins live in groups. Zebras, giraffes, elephants, meerkats, lions, wild dogs, and whales live in groups too. Good luck!!!
What is the collective noun for meerkats?
The collective noun for meerkats is a "mob," "gang," or "clan." These terms reflect their social structure, as meerkats live in groups and exhibit cooperative behaviors. In a mob, they work together for foraging, protection, and raising young.
Where are meerkats in the rainforest?
Meerkats do not live in rainforests. They live in South Africa.
Do meerkats live in Savannah?
no they live in more of a desert area
Animals live in groups live together with other species?
There are many animals that live in groups such as- *lions *dolphins *meerkats *apes except for the orangutan *hyenas *elephants *meerkats and many more.
Do meerkats hibinat?
No, meerkats do not hibernate. They are active year-round and live in social groups, foraging for food and maintaining their burrows. Instead of hibernating, meerkats adapt to their environment by adjusting their activity patterns, often being more active during the cooler parts of the day.
