Lone meerkat sentry stands on duty quietly observing its surroundings looking for danger signs at Dubbo Western Plains Zoo in New South Wales.

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Meerkats live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are super cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face and large eyes surrounded by dark patches. They average about 50 centimetres long, including their tail. ... Meerkats only go outside during the daytime.

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Size: 2832px × 4256px
Location: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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