Meerkat - Owl

Meerkat - Owl

Nickname: Meerkowl

Meerkat Power: Work in a group

Owl Power: Rotate head 270 degrees

Comboanimals Power: Total surveillance

Comboanimals Fun bit of Information

Who needs eyes on the back of your head when you can rotate your head backwards and you have a friends who can look behind you for you. Like the meerkat, these creatures will stand in groups with each one looking in a different direction to give the group a full 360 degree outlook.

Comboanimals Folklore

Its a captivating sight as it stands up straight with Its slender frame with its long limbs adorned with talons and perched atop its meerkat-like body is a distinctively owl-like head, rotating 270 degrees, complete with large, round eyes and feathery tufts that give it an air of wisdom and mystique.

Comboanimals Physical description

A meerkat with the head, neck and talons of an owl. It varies in weight from 0.62kg - 0.97kg and the head to body length is 24-35cm.

Comboanimal Information

The meerkats often stand up and look around to try to spot danger or food. One of the most interesting aspects of the Meerkowl is its ability to rotate its head a full 360 degrees. This astonishing feat grants them an unparalleled advantage when it comes to surveying their surroundings. Whether searching for prey or keeping a watchful eye for potential predators, the Meerkowl's rotating head allows it to maintain a constant vigilance, ensuring its safety and survival in the face of adversity.

Like meerkats, these creatures are highly social and live in tight-knit family groups called mobs. They are known for their playful and curious nature, often engaging in intricate and synchronized group activities. However, unlike their diurnal meerkat relatives, Meerkowls are primarily active during the twilight hours, utilizing their owl-like nocturnal instincts to their advantage.

The Meerkowl's diet is as varied as its features. Given its omnivorous nature, it feasts on a diverse range of prey, including small rodents, insects, fruits, and even the occasional lizard. This dietary flexibility allows the Meerkowl to thrive in a plethora of habitats, ranging from arid deserts to lush forests. It is particularly adept at hunting in low-light conditions, utilizing its exceptional vision and sharp talons to capture its prey with swift precision.

They are excellent climbers being able to climb trees and equally good diggers usually digging burrows to sleep in and digging holes to find insects, reptiles and scorpions. They are capable of swimming but tend to avoid water as they are not very proficient swimmers.

Habitat: underground burrows

Location: Africa

Ratings Reasoning

High cool rating when considering how mystical they look with their rotating owl heads on their rodent bodies.

Comboanimals Statistics

Type: rodent

Animal Characteristics. (1 = Meerkat, 2 = Owl)

Size = 2, Strength = 2, Speed = 1, Agility = 1, Attack = 1, Defence = 1, Intelligence = 1, Fly = 1, Swim = 1, Climb = 1.

Adaptability Rating: 81/100

Deadly Rating: 9/100

Friendly Rating: 42/100

Cute Rating: 84/100

Cool Rating: 64/100