
Morning warm up
Temperatures in the Kalahari desert can quickly rise to as much as 70 Celsius. Meerkats need the early morning sun to warm up and get moving as the day begins, but can only tolerate short bursts of activity in the morning and evening. Being efficient at collecting favourite foods such as scorpions and beetles is important, and having a scout on watch helps protect the clan from predators.
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