🐾 Meerkat & Pup

Watch the video and meet Meerkat & Pup!

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A baby meerkat is called a pup.

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Meerkats live in burrows dug in the desert sand.

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Pups learn to eat beetles, grubs, and bugs.

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Mama grooms her pup and keeps it warm.

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Pups watch grown-ups to learn to dig and guard.

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Meerkats take turns standing guard for danger!

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❓ What is a baby meerkat called?

👉 A baby meerkat is called a pup!

❓ Why do meerkats stand up tall on their back legs?

👉 They stand tall to be lookouts — watching for eagles, hawks, and other predators to keep the whole family safe!

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