Meerkat Trivia
From Fellow Earthlings,
the Home of the Meerkats

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1. What is the scientific name for a meerkat?

1. The scientific name for a meerkat is Felis silvestris.
2. The scientific name for a meerkat is Rascali rascalus.
3. The scientific name for a meerkat is Mungos mungo.
4. The scientific name for a meerkat is Suricata suricatta.

2. Meerkats are members of what family?

1. Meerkats are members of the raccoon family.
2. Meerkats are members of the cat family.
3. Meerkats are members of the rodent family.
4. Meerkats are members of the mongoose family.

3. What do meerkats eat?

1. Meerkats eat only carrion (dead animals).
2. Meerkats eat grasses, leaves and fruit.
3. Meerkats eat insects, small rodents, reptiles, birds, eggs and roots.
4. Meerkats eat grain, seeds and nuts. 

4. Where did the meerkat who was the inspiration for the character of Timon in Disney's movie THE LION KING come from?

1. The meerkat came from The Bronx Zoo in New York.
2. The meerkat came from FELLOW EARTHLINGS, the only privately licensed meerkat facility in North America.
3. The meerkat came from Kenya.
4. The meerkat came from Australia.

5. Choose the correct statement about meerkats.

1. Meerkats make good pets.
2. Meerkats can be bought in pet stores.
3. Meerkats are illegal to own without the proper licenses and permits.
4. Meerkats are solitary animals.

6. How long can meerkats live?

1. Meerkats live to be 12-14 years old.
2. Meerkats live to be 5 years old.
3. Meerkats live to be 2 years old.
4. Meerkats live to be 30 years old.

7. What are the primary predators of meerkats?

1. The primary predators of meerkats are vultures and storks.
2. The primary predators of meerkats are grizzly bears and wolverines.
3. The primary predators of meerkats are eagles and jackals.
4. The primary predators of meerkats are dingos and kangaroos.

8. Where do meerkats live?

1. Meerkats live in the Sahara desert.
2. Meerkats live in Australia.
3. Meerkats live in the Kalahari desert
4. Meerkats live in North America.

9. How large do meerkats grow?

1. Meerkats grow to be 2 feet tall and weigh 15 pounds.
2. Meerkats grow to be 4 feet tall and weigh 35 pounds.
3. Meerkats grow to be 12 inches tall and weigh 2 pounds.
4. Meerkats grow to be 5 feet tall and weigh 90 pounds.

10. When are meerkats active?

1. Meerkats are active at night.
2. Meerkats are active in the day.
3. Meerkats are active in the day and night.
4. Meerkats are active in the summer during the night, and they are active in the winter during the day.

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