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Meerkat

usgb/ˈmɪrkæt/Volume
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Social CreaturesPlay
Meerkats are very social, usually seen in groups, which can help remember the typical collocations. SlideA meerkat colony worked together to look out for predators.
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Vigilant StancePlay
Meerkats are often mentioned standing guard, representing watchfulness or alertness in stories or descriptions. SlideLike a vigilant meerkat, he watched over the campsite.
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Unique BehaviorPlay
Their habit of standing on hind legs is distinctive, making them an easy animal to describe or identify in English. SlideSpotting the upright meerkat, she knew they approached the desert.