meerkats give birth to around 4 live young
Meerkats protect their young by screaming out a signal if a predator is near young meerkats stay underground with an adult to keep them safe
Meerkats are placental mammals with a gestation period of around 70 days.
by protecting and playing with them
Yes they do. If they can not catch their prey they eat their young ones.
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Young meerkats are called pups.
No. Meerkats are placental mammals, meaning they give birth to live young. The only egg-laying mammals (monotremes) are platypuses and echidnas.
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.
Paka mawe or Paka mwitu
Birds of prey, such as eagles and hawks, are known to eat meerkats, particularly when they are young or vulnerable. These birds utilize their sharp talons and keen eyesight to hunt small mammals, including meerkats, in their natural habitats. Additionally, larger birds like the African fish eagle may also prey on meerkats when the opportunity arises.
There is usually a babysitter and if no one volunteers then the pups are forced to go.