Collectible fridge magnet of a Meerkat

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are small, burrowing mammals that live on the plains of southern Africa. They are a type of desert-adapted, cooperative animals related to the mongoose . In captivity, they have a life span of roughly 10 years. Meerkats live in groups of up to 25 animals (called a "mob" or "gang"). They are fiercely territorial and usually stay very close to their underground burrows where they live. One meerkat will stand watch in order to warn the group with a shrill cry when a dangerous predator approaches. Typically a colony includes a dominant female that is responsible for more than 75% of all breeding attempts, a dominant male that fathers the majority of the offspring.

The magnet measures 2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.