July 3rd of every year is designated as "World Meerkat Day". The purpose of this day is to widely spread information about the ecology and charm of meerkats and to raise awareness of the importance of conservation.
Meerkat Day was first celebrated in 2018 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Australia. The idea was proposed by Karen Ellis (James), a meerkat keeper at the zoo.
What kind of animal is it?
Meerkats are a type of mongoose and live mainly in the semi-desert regions of Africa. They are social animals that live in groups and are led by their mothers. They work together as a group to gather food, be on guard, raise their young, and more. In addition, the black fur around the meerkats' eyes acts as "sunglasses," allowing them to spot predators coming from the sky even on sunny days.