Meerkats Quiz

Where are meerkats native to?

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

• Southern Africa

What is the name of the groups in which meerkats live?

• Packs

• Mobs

• Herds

• Colonies

What is the primary diet of meerkats?

• Fish

• Insects

• Grass

• Nuts

What do meerkats use their tails for?

• Swimming

• Flying

• Balance

• Hunting

What is the purpose of the dark patches around meerkats' eyes?

• To scare predators

• To attract mates

• To reduce glare

• To camouflage

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What is the role of the designated lookout within a meerkat group?

• Caring for the young

• Building burrows

• Foraging for food

• Keeping watch for predators

What is the social behavior of meerkats called?

• Territorial

• Cooperative breeding ~ Any adult meerkat will watch over the young.

• Hibernation

• Solitary

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What type of animals are meerkats?

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Mammals

• Reptiles

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What is the popular TV series that showcases meerkats' social dynamics and behavior?

• Wild Kratts

• Planet Earth

• Meerkat Manor

• The Lion King

What is the role of older siblings in a meerkat group?

• Building burrows

• Babysitting and teaching the pups

• Keeping watch for predators

• Foraging for food