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Are Meerkats A member Of The Cat Family?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/8/2023

Meerkats aren't a member of the cat family so who knows why their called meerKATS! In fact they are a member of the mongoose family and sometime share their burrows with the yellow mongoose!

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∙ 14y ago

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Is the Meercat on the cat or dog side of the family?

Meerkats are said to have evolved from mongooses. A Mongoose is a member of the family Herpestidae, a family of small cat-like carnivores. So the meerkat is more a cat than a dog.

What family does the meerkat come from?

Meerkats are a member of the mongoose family.

Does the raccoon belong to the cat family?

No, the raccoon does not belong to the cat family. It is a member of procyonodae.

How many meerkats are in one family?

Round about 30-50 meerkats in one family

What is an African member of the cat family?

Lion

Is the lion a member of the cat family?

yes.

What is the cheetah's family's name?

The cheetah is a member of the cat family, Felidae.

Is a lynx considered to be a cat?

Yes, the Lynx is a member of the Felidae (cat) family.

Is a gray fox a member of the cat family?

Fox = canine, Cat=Feline.

Is the gray fox a member of the cat family?

Fox = canine, Cat=Feline.

What is the next largest animal in the cat family?

Tigers are the largest and heaviest member of the cat family .

Which member of the cat family cannot purr?

Tiger

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