Sun Angel ~

“It is a popular belief in the Zimbabwe and Zambian regions of Africa that the meerkat is a ‘sun angel’. It is said that the ‘sun angels’ are sent by the gods to protect villages, straying cattle, and lone tribesmen from the ‘moon devil’ or werewolf. The name ‘sun angel’ was likely applied to the meerkat due to their “glowing” appearance in the morning sunlight during their routinely sun-basks.” *

24 comments on “Sun Angel ~”

Great natural pic….meerkats are a favorite at the Syracuse Zoo. Interesting to learn more our their relationship with humans in nature.

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:12 pm said:

Thanks Michael, they certainly are interesting critters. -)

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I love meerkats and always enjoy watching them when at the zoo – it must be quite something to see them in their natural habitat. Interesting to read about these ‘sun angels’.

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:13 pm said:

They are fun to watch and super cute. 🙂

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Here you have another Meerkat lover. I really was fascinated to know their status as ‘Sun Angels’.
thank you for photos and info.
miriam

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:14 pm said:

Thank you Miriam, they are very popular. 🙂

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Nice pic dear Maverick, Lovely from start to finish. ❤ ❤

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:14 pm said:

Thank you dear xo ❤ ❤

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Meerkats are such intelligent and family oriented creatures ! They are sweet. I enjoyed the Meerkat series on NG! Thanks Maverick. 😊

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:14 pm said:

Hakuna matata Holly. You’re right, they are extremely sociable. 🙂

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- House of Heart on December 6, 2017 at 6:18 am said:
  
  Haskins Matata! 🦋
  
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- House of Heart on December 6, 2017 at 6:19 am said:
  
  Spell chk Grrr!
  
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- Maverick ~ on December 6, 2017 at 8:00 pm said:
  
  No worries 😀
  
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Great capture on the first one. So many possible captions for it.

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:15 pm said:

Perhaps for an insurance advert. 🙂

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Sweet animal! 🙂 We need some to protect us from diabolical Trump!

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Maverick ~ on December 5, 2017 at 7:16 pm said:

Might be a good thought Tom. According to science meerkats are the most murderous mammals. 🙂

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