Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Devon, England

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Meerkat is a burrowing carnivore found in southwestern Africa. Meerkats are noted for their constant vigilance for predators. This sentinel behavior involves one member of the group finding an elevated position, standing on its hind legs, and alerting the group of danger when it is seen.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Devon, England
Photo credit: © Ross Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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