Meerkat (noun)

A small burrowing mammal of the mongoose family, native to southern Africa.

Origin:

Afrikaans, from dutch meerkatte, literally "lake cat", from meer "lake" + kat "cat".

Examples:

1. Meerkats are known for their social behavior.
2. The meerkat is a diurnal species.
3. A group of meerkats is called a mob.
4. Meerkats live in large underground burrows.
5. The meerkat is a popular animal in zoos and wildlife parks.