How to Draw a Meerkat

Learn how to draw a great looking Meerkat with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Meerkat.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Meerkat

How to Draw a Great Looking Meerkat for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon meerkat outline by sketching the animal's head. Use overlapping curved lines to sketch the ears, top of the head, and snout.

Shade a rounded triangle for the nose, and draw three successively smaller circles for each eye. Shade between the two smallest.

Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 2

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Draw the neck and side of the head using curved lines. Draw a curved "V" shaped line over the eyes, between the ears.

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Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 3

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. From the side of the head, extend a long wavy line and double it back on itself. This will become the meerkat's arm.

Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 4

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Extend a long curved line from the opposite side of the neck. Double it back on itself, forming the remaining foreleg.

Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 5

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw a long curved line from the arm, outlining the belly. Use curved lines to add a furry texture to the chest and to draw claws on the paws.

Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 6

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Use a long curved line to draw the meerkat's back. Double it back on itself to form the rear leg.

Easy Meerkat Drawing - Step 7

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw the remaining leg. Use a long curved line, and double it back on itself. Draw short lines at the tip of each foot to indicate the toes.

Add More Details to Your Meerkat Picture - Step 8

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Extend a curved line from the back of the leg and double it back on itself to enclose the tail.

Complete the Outline of Your Meerkat Drawing - Step 9

Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Outline the belly with a curved line. Enclose curved triangles to indicate the stripes on the meerkat's back, and band the tip of the tail with a curved line.

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Meerkat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cartoon meerkat drawing is now complete. Color your character. Meerkats are tan with brown stripes on their backs and dark patches over their eyes.

For more great furry drawing tutorials, see the collection of Easy Furry Drawings for Kids.

Easy, step by step Meerkat drawing tutorial
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Learn More About The Meerkat Drawing

You don't have to dig a tunnel, dig, dig a tunnel to find this meerkat. Our easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial can help you learn how to draw a meerkat.

Meerkats are burrowing members of the mongoose family. Despite the similar-sounding names, meerkats are not cats. They are known for their ability to stand watch on their hind legs.

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A group of meerkats is called a mob, and they usually live in groups of three to 25 individuals. Draw yourself a whole mob of meerkats!

Timon from Disney's The Lion King is the most famous cartoon meerkat. Recreating your favorite scenes when you learn how to draw Simba and other character animals, like warthogs or this hyena drawing.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Warthog or Tasmanian Devil Drawing tutorials.

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