Meerkat
$1,600
A small mongoose that lives in large social groups in the Kalahari Desert
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: https://discover.hubpages.com/animals/How-Much-Does-A-Meerkat-Cost-Prices-Living…
Fun Fact
Meerkats can spot aerial predators from up to 1 km away thanks to their keen eyesight, standing on their hind legs as sentinels while the group forages.
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$1,600(2026)
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