LOVEABLE DESERT CREATURE - Meerkat's are actually in the mongoose family. These adorable burrowing animals inhabit the deserts of Africa. They are very social and live in large colonies call mobs or clans.;PART OF THE WILD SAFARI WILDLIFE COLLECTION - The Wild Safari Wildlife Collection includes some of the most intriguing animals, large and small, still found in the wild all over the world.;MADE WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING STANDARDS - Like all Safari Ltd products, the Wild Safari Wildlife Meerkat has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages.;REALISTIC APPEARANCE FOR MULTIPLE USES - Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, from collectors and enthusiasts to teachers and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it.;PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - Measures 2.5L x 3.25H. For ages 3 and up.