Meerkats are playful animals that live in the Kalahari Desert in Africa. They eat insects, caterpillars and plants. Because they are immune to most venom, they can also eat poisonous snakes and scorpions without getting ill. The Incredible Creatures Collection features Extra large, soft, playful, true-to-life vinyl replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world. Excellent learning tool to introduce young children to our delicate and often endangered inhabitants of our planet. A fun way to spark the innate curiosity of a child. Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last detail.