Meerkats

According to the article, which of the following is not a way meerkats would react to a predator?

• Meerkats might run to the safety of their burrow

• Meerkats might climb a tree to escape a predator

• A guard meerkat might call out an alarm.

• Meerkats will use karate and boxing moves

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Based on what you learned in the article, why do meerkats make different calls?

• To communicate to friends

• To communicate if a predator is coming

• To tell where food is

• Meerkats like hotdogs

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Meerkats are able to live in complex burrows and even expand the burrows of previous animals. What are two physical traits that help meerkats?

• Long claws for digging, and clear membranes to keep hair out of their eyes

• A loud voice for calling, and sharp claws for climbing

• Long legs for running, and a long neck for eating up high

• Quick reflexes for playing football, and high endurence to be a defensive lineback

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If you see a group of meerkats standing very straight on their hind legs, what are they most likely doing?

• sniffing out prey to eat

• sunbathing

• watching for predators

• socializing with friends

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According to the information in the article, how are the internal clocks, or active and resting times, of meerkats similar to those of human

• Both meerkats and humans are diurnal, meaning they are both active during the day.

• Meerkats are strong hunters

• Meerkats play football

• Meerkats and humans will socialize

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