Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Meerkat
Learn interesting facts about the meerkat including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Meerkat (Suricata Suricatta)
Learn facts about the Meerkat, including details on its appearance, evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Mongoose (Helogale Parvula)
Illustrated entry describes the Mongoose with details about its habitat, physical characteristics, diet, breeding, and other facts.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Meerkat
Do you know anything about meerkats? This site identifies where these mammals live, what they eat and other interesting facts. Meerkats are part of the mongoose family.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Banded Mongoose
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the banded mongoose focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Dwarf Mongoose
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Dwarf Mongooses (Helogale parvula), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Banded Mongoose
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Banded Mongooses (Mungos mungo), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Banded Mongoose Fact Sheet
As part of the small mammals exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Banded Mongoose. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat,...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Meerkat
Find out more about the meerkat by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, classification, social habits, communication, and breeding habits.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Meerkat
Kids learn about the meerkat, ground dwelling African mammal that lives in complex family clans.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Meerkat
The meerkat is a member of the mongoose family. Use this resource to learn other unique facts about this small carnivorous mammal.