Hand-painted meerkat from Schleich’s Wild Life line, posed upright on alert with realistic detail for imaginative play or display.
The Schleich Meerkat measures: 1.7” L x 1.6” W x 0.7” H
Schleich’s Meerkat (item 14935) is part of the Wild Life collection and captures the animal’s characteristic upright “sentinel” pose. The figure shows fine surface detail in the fur texture, dark eye markings, and slender tail used for balance. Its natural coloring reflects the sandy tones of real meerkats, making it a strong addition to savanna or desert-themed play scenes.
Like other Schleich animals, the piece is solidly made and hand-painted, with careful attention to posture and expression. It pairs well with other African wildlife models in the same series and works equally well for imaginative play, school projects, or display. The sculpt accurately represents the alert stance meerkats use when watching for predators, giving the model both visual appeal and educational value.
Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are small members of the mongoose family native to southern Africa, especially Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. They live in open, arid habitats such as savannas and semi-deserts, including the Kalahari. Meerkats are highly social animals that form groups called mobs or clans, often consisting of up to 20 individuals, though some groups are larger. They dig extensive burrow systems to escape predators and extreme heat.
One of their most recognizable behaviors is standing upright on their hind legs to act as a lookout. While most of the group forages for insects, spiders, small reptiles, eggs, and other prey, a sentinel watches for danger and gives alarm calls if predators approach. Meerkats cooperate in raising young, with dominant pairs typically producing most offspring while other group members help feed and protect the pups.
Part of the Wild Life Line by Schleich
Made of durable synthetic material by Schleich. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Product Code: SCH14935
Model Number: Schleich #14935
Brand: Schleich
3+ years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
