Herpestidae Collection

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) with young, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Close Up of a Meerkat in South Africa
The meerkat is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. It is the only member of the genus Suricata. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with pups, Wilhelma Zoo, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Meerkat / Suricate - Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK
MAB-1326 Meerkat / Suricate Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK Suricata suricatta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Meerkat / Suricate - Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK
MAB-1324 Meerkat / Suricate Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK Suricata suricatta Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Portrait of a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate, looking at the camera and standing to survey its territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

RF - Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) resting on cool sand, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on hind legs with young, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, February

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) group standing apart, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa

Young Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing on its hind legs near the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, April

Meerkat / Suricate family group (Suricatta suricata) standing alert together, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), two pups nose to nose. Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing and keeping watch while another excavates a burrow in soft sand before disappearing underground for the night. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana, April

A group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) or suricates, stand on an old termite mound to gain extra height and watch for predators in their territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Meerkat family standing on guard {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Two Dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula) peering out of their burrow in termite mound, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

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Meerkat or suricate, (Suricata suricatta), Tiras Mountains, Southern Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Africa, Kenya, wildlife Common Mongoose. Date: 24/02/2007

I am the Sentinel
Mathilde Guillemot

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Meerkat / Suricate, wearing Christmas hat with Christmas present Date: 19-12-2019

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Meerkat / Suricate, wearing Christmas hat Date: 19-12-2019

Cynictis steedmanii, c. 1835 (w / c on paper)
780816 Cynictis steedmanii, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 22x33.1 cm; Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; English, out of copyright

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) keeps watch at the entrance to a burrow as the sun sets over the Kalahari, Botswana, April

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) runs through the short grass on the edge of Botswana s
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) runs through the short grass on the edge of Botswanas Makgadikgadi Pans in the last light of the day. April

Yellow Mongooses (Cynictis penicillata) standing alert, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa

Meerkat looking into lens {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Meerkat family group at burrow {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) standing on guard, back to back, South Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), adult and juvenile

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with its mouth open

Digital illustration of pink silhouette of Mongoose

Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), attentive

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), juveniles

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, alert position

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- looking up

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- pups, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta- arguing

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, alert

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Germany, Europe

Banded mongoose -Mungos mungo- sitting next to a sign, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, Tierpark Sababurg, Hofgeismar, Hesse, Germany

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, captive

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult standing upright on rock, alert, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult on rock, alert, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

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Herpestidae, commonly known as meerkats or suricates, are small carnivorous mammals that belong to the mongoose family. These adorable creatures can be found in various parts of the world, including South Africa and Germany. In the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Northern Cape, South Africa, a group of meerkats with their young ones can be seen enjoying the warm sun. Their playful nature and close-knit family bonds make them a delight to observe. A close-up shot taken in South Africa showcases the intricate details of a meerkat's face. With their large eyes and curious expressions, they seem to possess an innate sense of curiosity about their surroundings. At Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, another meerkat is captured caring for its pups. The tender moments shared between parent and offspring highlight the nurturing side of these fascinating animals. Visitors at Wildlife Park Combe Martin Devon UK also have the opportunity to witness these captivating creatures up close. Whether standing alert together or resting on cool sand, meerkats never fail to captivate with their unique behaviors and social interactions. One portrait captures a single meerkat staring directly into the camera lens. Its intense gaze seems almost human-like as if it is trying to communicate something profound about its existence within this vast world. In Kgalagadi National Park in South Africa stands a group of meerkats apart from each other but still united by their strong bond. This image represents both independence and unity within this tight-knit community. A young meerkat stands tall on its hind legs near Makgadikgadi's edge—a testament to its growing strength and agility as it navigates through life's challenges in its natural habitat. Another family group of suricates stands alert together amidst Kalahari's arid landscape—an embodiment of resilience against harsh conditions while relying on one another for support and protection.