Meerkats United!

"Psst... Hey kid! You're facing the wrong direction...

Free kick's dat way!"

OK. No, they are not playing football.
What they are doing in the photo is called the alert stance. They will prop their body into an upright position keeping a lookout from predators such as hawks and jackals.
But of course, meerkats will take turns in keeping watch. And if the coast is clear, they will be lazing around and resting.

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