Meerkats are mammals and quite small, slender and are long. An adult meerkat
weighs up to about 600-900 grams. Their tale is about 17-25cm long. Their feet
are 2cm and have sharp claws to help them dig. They have round ears at their
side of their head, so they can hear better and so when they dig sand and dirt doesn’t
go in their ears. Meerkats fur are the colour of brown, sandy colour, white and
grey. They have patterns on their back that are unique to each meerkat and have
dark skin underneath their fur. The meerkats fur is good because not only does
it help it get warm in winter but doesn’t make the meerkat get too hot on hot
days. Meerkats have dark patches around their eyes and have a pointy snout.