Typically, the guarding meerkats will perch on a high vantage point, stand on their hind legs, and scan the environment for predators like hawks or jackals. Called a sentry, this meerkat ...

At least one meerkat will find a high point, perch on its back legs and be on lookout for any predators - this is known as a sentry, some will be forging for food and others will be on babysitting ...