n.海猫

The meerkat is a small, mongoose-like mammal found in the deserts of Africa.
美洲豹是一种在非洲沙漠中发现的小型似獴哺乳动物。
Meerkats are known for their cooperative behavior, living in large groups called mobs or gangs.
美洲豹以其合作行为而闻名，它们常常以群体（mob或gang）的形式生活。
They use their bushy tails to communicate with each other, a unique form of sign language.
它们用蓬松的尾巴进行交流，这是一种独特的肢体语言。
A meerkat's ears are particularly large and sensitive, allowing them to detect predators from a distance.
美洲豹的耳朵特别大且灵敏，能从远处察觉到捕食者。
Baby meerkats are born with closed eyes and fur, relying on their parents for protection and care.
美洲豹幼崽出生时眼睛紧闭，全身有毛发，完全依赖父母的保护和照顾。
Meerkats often stand on their hind legs to scan the surroundings for food or danger, a behavior called "sentinel watching.
它们经常用后腿站立，观察周围环境寻找食物或警惕危险，这被称为“哨兵守望”。
They are nocturnal during the hot African days, but become active during dawn and dusk when it's cooler.
在炎热的非洲白天，它们是夜行性的，但在日出和日落时分会变得活跃。
In social hierarchies, dominant meerkats have priority access to food and mates.
在社会等级中，地位高的美洲豹优先享有食物和配偶。
Despite their small size, meerkats are formidable predators, preying on insects, lizards, and small rodents.
尽管体型小，美洲豹却是强大的捕食者，猎食昆虫、蜥蜴和小型哺乳动物。
Conservation efforts are underway to protect meerkats and their habitats, as human encroachment threatens their survival.
为了保护美洲豹及其栖息地，正在进行保护措施，因为人类活动正威胁着它们的生存。