Definitions
- Referring to a small carnivorous mammal found in southern Africa. - Talking about a social animal that lives in groups called mobs or gangs. - Describing an animal with a pointed snout, long tail, and brown fur with stripes on the back.
- Referring to a small carnivorous mammal found in southern Africa. - Talking about a social animal that lives in groups called mobs or clans. - Describing an animal with a pointed snout, long tail, and brown fur with stripes on the back.
List of Similarities
- 1Both suricates and meerkats are small carnivorous mammals.
- 2Both animals are found in southern Africa.
- 3Both are social animals that live in groups.
- 4Both have a pointed snout, long tail, and brown fur with stripes on the back.
- 5Both are members of the mongoose family.
What is the difference?
- 1Name: Suricate is the French name for the animal, while meerkat is the English name.
- 2Group names: Suricates live in mobs or gangs, while meerkats live in clans.
- 3Habitat: Suricates are found in drier areas, while meerkats prefer more open grasslands.
- 4Behavior: Suricates are more aggressive and territorial than meerkats.
- 5Appearance: Suricates have a slimmer build and longer legs than meerkats.
Remember this!
Suricate and meerkat are two words that refer to the same small carnivorous mammal found in southern Africa. Both animals are social and live in groups, have a pointed snout, long tail, and brown fur with stripes on the back. However, there are differences in their names, group names, habitat, behavior, and appearance.
