suricate
/ˈsʊrɪkeɪt/
noun
- A small, burrowing mammal native to southern Africa, with a long body, short legs, and a long tail; also called a meerkat.
- Suricates are known for their cooperative behavior and sentinel duty.
- The suricate stood on its hind legs to scan the horizon for predators.
- We watched a family of suricates playing near their burrow in the Kalahari Desert.
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