Meerkat

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1. In what part of Africa can the Meerkat be found? The wetlands of East Africa The semiarid plains of southern Africa In the Gambia In Serengeti National Park

2. Meerkats are naturally immune to scorpion and snake poison. True False

3. What are the meerkats called who stand guard (to keep a watch for predators)? Sentries Gophers Soldiers Mothers

4. At what age do meerkats become sexually mature? 12 months 6 months 24 months 18 months

5. What is the gestation period of a meerkat? 105 days 65 days 75 days 35 days

6. The meerkat does not use its tail for balance and as a signal? True False

7. What is the average number of young that a meerkat can have in one litter? 1 - 18 5 - 9 2 - 4 12 - 15

8. When do meerkats mate? Year round Only in the dry season Only during the rains Every 2 years

9. The Selous' mongoose is related to the meerkat. True False

10. What is the lifespan of the meerkat? About 20 years About 15 years About 5 years About 10 years