Meerkats

 This week's Awesome land animal is a Meerkat.

Facts:

Scientific name: Suricata suricatta

Lifespan: 12-14 years 

Length: 25-35 cm (without tail)

Height: 30 cm 

Diet: insects, small rodents, fruit, birds, eggs, lizards and scorpions

Fun facts:

They sleep for 10-12 hours a day.

They are born blind.

They run at a speed of 37 miles per hour.

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