Weighing Meerkats (IMAGE) University of Cambridge Caption Kalahari meerkats can be habituated to close observation by humans, so it is possible to train them to climb onto electronic balances with small rewards of food or water. Credit Tim Clutton-Brock Usage Restrictions Please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.