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MEERKAT: MONGOOSE

The meerkat or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. It is characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout, long legs, a thin tapering tail, and a brindled coat pattern. 

The head-and-body length is around 24–35 cm, and the weight is typically between 0.62 and 0.97 kg.