Meercat Suricata suricatta on tree branch looking over shoulder

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adult meercat sitting and looking over its left shoulder using its tail in contact with the sandy ground to balance itself . See the long claws for digging. They only live in Southern Africa and are often kept as pets. Image taken at Marwell Zoo Hampshire England UK

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Size: 3333px × 5007px
Location: Marwell Zoo Hampshire England UK
Photo credit: © Christopher Barnes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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