Meerkat
Classification | Habitat | Diet |
Carnivora > Herpestidae | Open terrain in arid climates | Insects |
Meerkats take turns standing guard during
the day to protect their clan.
They are nicknamed "desert watchmen" because of their vigilance.
The fur around the meerkat's eyes is black to absorb light
and protect them from the harsh desert sun,
the same reason baseball players paint their eyes black.
It is necessary to be aware of your surroundings in the desert!