Whether it is in the dry season when resources are scarce, or in the rainy season when supplies are abundant, meerkats who want to survive must keep their eyes wide open and be quick to find and eat plump bugs~ Otherwise, the delicious food will be snatched away by brothers and sisters! For family leaders like Flint who are raising cubs, it is more important to make good use of their "eye protection skills" to catch more food. After all, babies waiting to be fed need sufficient nutrition to grow up in the desert.
Abdominal "Rewarming Technique"
In addition to the buff blessing on the face, the meerkat also has an energy plate on its body, that is The "solar panel" on the abdomen. This black area on the meerkat's abdomen is composed of black hair, just like a solar panel , which helps the meerkat quickly absorb heat from the sun. As we all know, the black color can absorb heat, and the smart meerkats take advantage of this. The temperature difference between day and night in the Kalahari Desert is huge. When getting up early in the morning, the meerkat will open its belly and enjoy the sun bathing, allowing its body to quickly recover from the cold night.
Super "Escape from the Earth"
The little meerkat also has a super "Escape from the Earth". Although the body is only 42-60 centimeters long, the meerkats with delicate limbs are definitely good at digging soil. In addition, the black fluff on the ears acts like windproof earmuffs to block dust and gravel, ensuring that the meerkats' hearing is not affected at all during the process. They tend to be meticulous. Build your own underground city.
Of course, their ability to dig soil is the most basic means of survival. Although the endless digging may seem comical, it can also lead to satisfying food. Whether it is the head of the family or a newborn, this lifeline must be firmly grasped.
Encrypted "communication skills"
There is another secret in the meerkats that deserves our attention, and that is their encrypted words —— Morse code -like cry. These little guys have a unique language system, which can be said to be an excellent research material for animal evolution and language evolution. Not only do each of their calls have a unique meaning, they also make real and false sounds to convey different messages to each other. Some remind them to be alert, some urge them to fight, and some convey joy or sadness...
Have you been amazed by the survival skills of these little guys? "Meerkats: Rise of a Dynasty" will update an episode this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 18:00! Remember to watch on time!
