The meerkat is a fairly small mammal of the mongoose family. They can be compared to harmless gophers, however, meerkats are predatory animals. Since childhood, I had a dream to have some kind of animal that no one else has, and every time I looked at the photos of meerkats, I was touched by these funny animals. They have a habit of being on duty at the entrances to the hole. No wonder locals call them “sentinels of the desert.” With its front paws folded on its stomach and slightly leaning on its tail, the “on duty” vigilantly looks out for danger. In the event of an emergency, he immediately dives into the hole, notifying his relatives with a sharp whistle. meerkats have excellent eyesight and sense of smell, they run well, jump and climb trees and rocks. It is miniature and can easily get along in an apartment. Therefore, if you are a lover of exotic things, you can buy this animal.