During key moments, quadrupeds stand up on their hind ... with scent pouches below their tails, meerkats use these glands to ...

Meerkats often stand on their hind ... like the very slight tail flexing for balance. That's clever that is." Another user, @mtnsuz8, joked: "Whaaat? You've never seen a meerkat standing on ...

Their tails add another 7.5 to 9.5 inches ... years in the wild and up to 13 years in zoos. Meerkat mothers can nurse their young while standing on their back legs. A dominant meerkat mom will ...

Despite what its name may suggest, a meerkat is ... as a dark tip on their tail. Meerkats are known for their upright stance. Mothers can even feed their young while standing up.

Meerkat predator-scanning behavior is altruistic, research suggests Date: February 4, 2013 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: In order to spot potential predators, adult meerkats often climb ...

Meerkat kits, born at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in March, play in the meerkat habitat, pausing to stand on their ... with distinct tails only slightly shorter than their height.