What is another word for suricata?
Pronunciation: [sˌɜːɹɪkˈɑːtə] (IPA) 
Suricata is the scientific name for meerkats, small carnivorous mammals native to southern Africa. There are several synonyms for suricata, including suricate, slender-tailed meerkat, and Sengi. Suricate is a French word that is commonly used to refer to meerkats in English, while the term slender-tailed meerkat is more descriptive of their physical appearance. Sengi is a term used to refer to a group of small, insectivorous mammals found in Africa, including elephants shrews and tenrecs, but it is sometimes used to refer to meerkats as well. Regardless of the term used, meerkats are known for their social behavior and their ability to work together to survive in their harsh desert environment.
