1. Which of these is the most closely related to the meerkat? the fossa the mongoose the civet the linsang

2. Meerkats live in large groups for protection. True False

3. Who are the main predators of the meerkat? badgers and cheetahs lions and hyenas martial eagles and jackals African leopards and African wild dogs

4. Does the meerkat have good eyesight while it is a newborn? Yes No

5. Meerkats primarily use their claws to dig tunnels underground and hunt prey. True False

6. The black, mask-like patches around a meerkat's eyes helps the meerkat's vision by deflecting the sun's glare. True False

7. Meerkats do most of their hunting at night. True False

8. When is the main breeding season for wild meerkats in the Kalahari? March through July April through September September through May December through March

9. In what type of areas in Africa does the meerkat abide? mountainous areas tropical areas desert areas rich grasslands

10. What is the meerkat's Latin name? Physeter macrocephalus Phrynosoma cornutum Ornithorhynchus anatinus Suricata suricatta