Meerkats are neither dogs nor cats. They are small,
social creatures that live in the deserts and grasslands of southern
Africa. Meerkats are known for their upright posture, curious nature,
and their habit of standing on their hind legs to scan their
surroundings. Meerkats live in large family groups called clans, which
can consist of up to 40 individuals. They are expert hunters, feeding
mainly on insects, but also on small mammals, reptiles, and birds. You
can read more about meerkats
here .