Curated OER
Animals A to Z: Meerkat
In this meerkat worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts to gain an understanding of a meerkat and its particular attributes.
Curated OER
Connect the Dots: Meerkat
In this connect the dots worksheet, 1st graders will connect numbers 1 to 40 to reveal a picture of a mammal that is often seen standing on its hind legs: a meerkat.
Other
Zoos Victoria: Animal Profiles
Learn all about many of the different animals in the zoo including many little known facts. Profiled are the dingo, koala, meerkat, platypus, tree kangaroo, and many more.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Meerkat
Learn interesting facts about the meerkat including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Meerkat (Suricata Suricatta)
Learn facts about the Meerkat, including details on its appearance, evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
Read Works
Read Works: Meerkat Lessons
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about an African mammal called a meerkat. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Meerkat
Do you know anything about meerkats? This site identifies where these mammals live, what they eat and other interesting facts. Meerkats are part of the mongoose family.