michali Posted September 18, 2012 Share #1  Posted September 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) M9 & 90mm Elmarit  Meerkats or Suricates live in the semi-arid regions of Southern Africa and are related to the Mongoose family. They live in large underground burrows with numerous entrances and are diurnal, returning to their burrows around sunset. They are very social, and live in colonies averaging in size from 15 to 30 members. They prey mainly on insects, scorpions, lizards and snakes.  I sat and waited at this burrow for about an hour and a half. Just before sunset I was rewarded, when this small group returned from their day's outing.  [ATTACH]335744[/ATTACH]  [ATTACH]335745[/ATTACH]  [ATTACH]335746[/ATTACH]  Thanks for viewing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Hi michali, Take a look here Meerkats in the Kalahari Desert X3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted September 18, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted September 18, 2012 Mike = Â These are wonderful shots. Among our favorite moments in country involved just sitting and standing close to these critters, enjoying their activity and inactivity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted September 18, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted September 18, 2012 Mike, Â Gorgeous shots! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted September 18, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted September 18, 2012 Mike, Â Fantastic pictures of these fascinating critters. The lighting is lovely as are the colors and sharpness. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 19, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted September 19, 2012 Great. They look pet-able. Probably not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted September 19, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted September 19, 2012 Wonderful, magical, as always! You picked the definitive Kodak moment. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted September 19, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted September 19, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mike, Â Wonderful images, they remind me of puppet characters from a television advert, ( compare the market. com) for insurance, very popular or (annoying to some) in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share #8 Â Posted September 20, 2012 Thank you all for the feedback and comments, always appreciated. These little guys are so active, alert and so sociable, that when observing them, especially when they're standing upright scanning the area, they seem to take on almost human-like qualities (only the good qualities). Â George- I've seen that extremely irritating advert that uses the puppet meerkats with Russian accents..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted September 21, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted September 21, 2012 Hello Mike, Â Nice photos. Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share #10 Â Posted September 27, 2012 Thank you very much Michael! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted September 27, 2012 Share #11  Posted September 27, 2012 #1 is incredible  respect S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted October 28, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted October 28, 2012 Love the last one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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