Meet the Meerkat war-dance band.
They’ll talk you through the battle plan.
If neighbouring tribes come on our land
this dance will have them canned and banned.

First, we line-dance with a bounce,
tails held high as though to pounce.
Looking big with fur all fluffed,
now arch those backs then stare and huff.

Scratch the ground with sharp front claws,
and kick the dirt, bob on all fours.
Looking mean, we’ll scratch and bite them
… if this war-dance doesn’t fright them!


Inspired this Science Daily article.