1. The African elephant, Loxodonta africana, is a large herbivorous mammal that mainly feeds on tree leaves. It has the longest gestation period of any land mammal and usually produces one offspring at a time. Its habitat is mainly savannah.

The meerkat, Suricata suricatta, also lives in the savannah of southern Africa. It is a carnivorous mammal and feeds on insects, worms, snails and other invertebrates. It grows up to 30 cm in length and lives in large family groups in burrows.

By contrasting these two species, suggest why the meerkat is less likely than the elephant to become endangered. Use your own knowledge and the information provided above.