Mammals

The Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small mammal that is part of the mongoose family, scientifically known as the Herpestidae family. The species in the Herpestidae family are described as cat-like, and the Meerkat is no exception. The word Meerkat is Dutch, and actually translates to ‘lake cat’.
They are found naturally in the Kalahari Desert [...]