If there’s one thing meerkats are great at, it’s surveillance. There’s always a group on guard, taking their turn to safeguard the mob (that’s what a group of meerkats is officially called). Usually they’re a bit closer together, but they must have felt a need to spread out to get a better look at any would-be predators. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 110mm) ISO 400, f/22 at 1/160th of a second.
It’s a good thing Meerkats aren’t found in public bathrooms or the changing rooms at Macy’s. That would be so awkward. They’d just stand there and stare.
I’ve seen videos of them falling asleep while on duty and tumbling over. Not sure how long their shifts are but they definitely have a social structure where they take turns.
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If there’s one thing meerkats are great at, it’s surveillance. There’s always a group on guard, taking their turn to safeguard the mob (that’s what a group of meerkats is officially called). Usually they’re a bit closer together, but they must have felt a need to spread out to get a better look at any would-be predators. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 110mm) ISO 400, f/22 at 1/160th of a second.
It’s a good thing Meerkats aren’t found in public bathrooms or the changing rooms at Macy’s. That would be so awkward. They’d just stand there and stare.
That’s a GREAT photo, Sean!
Thanks Sue. Another one I didn’t notice in my earlier run through.
I wonder how long they keep this role. Are they like humans that get tired and distracted?
I’ve seen videos of them falling asleep while on duty and tumbling over. Not sure how long their shifts are but they definitely have a social structure where they take turns.
I’m sure they were checking YOU out! Who IS that guy?
Most likely thinking “we can really get a better view if we crawl up on that guy’s head.”