Suricata major
# Suricata major

Suricata major is an extinct species of meerkat from the Early Pleistocene of Africa.

## Description

Material from this species has been found at the Elandsfontein fossil site in South Africa. Suricata major was larger than the living meerkat, and appears to be intermediate in form between it and Mungos species. Compared to the modern meerkat, its upper cheekteeth were larger and its post-orbital process less well developed.

