Mammals

Mammal Gallery

Morning halo-Meerkat (2009)
Subject: An African Meerkat backlit by early morning light
Dimensions (centimeters): 39 x 23
Medium: Charcoal engraving on board
Description: An African Meerkat on sentry duty keeps an alert watch for threats to the group. Merkats live in large extended families and co-operate on such things as taking care of youngsters and being on watch for dangers such as raptors and jackals which would love to add a tasty Meerkat to their menu.