Watch this fascinating video of meerkats participating in their daily lives as cameramen capture them up close. The meerkats are habituated to the cameramen because humans have studied them in their natural habitat for years. They use cameramen to get to higher vantage points and survey their surroundings.
The video shows these curious creatures navigating around and on top of the cameramen. They use the cameramen to have a better view of their surroundings and to spot potential dangers and prey. Meerkats are naturally curious and unafraid and enjoy exploring. They confidently climb on top of the cameraman’s head.
In Search of Shade
Meerkats need to escape the heat in the desert as the sun beats down on them. They are clever enough to use the shade of the cameramens bodies. This demonstrates their ability to adapt to their surroundings.
Facts about Meerkats
Meerkats. Image by joruba75 via Depositphotos
Meerkats live in mobs or gangs that consist of up to 50 members.
In the gang, meerkats each have a role. These roles include babysitting and guarding the group from predators.
They feed mainly on insects but also eat lizards, snakes, and scorpions.
Meerkats have dark patches around their eyes, which helps reduce glare and enhance their vision.
Conclusion: Coexisting with Nature
Because the cameramen were in close contact documenting the meerkats for a long time, they have become comfortable with them. However, as we continue to explore and document the natural world, let us do so with respect and admiration for all wild animals.
Author at Animals Around The Globe. MSc Ocean Sciences & Marine Biology
Cayla comes from a small coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, near the renowned diving destination Aliwal Shoal, where her deep-seated passion for the ocean first took root. Family trips to the Kruger National Park are some of her favorite memories; there’s nothing quite like being surrounded by wildlife. These experiences inspired her to study the natural world and its creatures, a path she's been on for the past 5 years. She attained her undergraduate and honors degrees in marine biology and recently completed her master's degree in applied ocean sciences, majoring in oceanography.
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