February 2024 Life History File

Breeding season is in full swing. Not only are dominant females pregnant and having litters, but the subordinate females are as well. The impact of these pregnancies and litters are explained in the February Meerkatter. Palestrina (VLM211) has surrendered his position as Alba dominant male following the death of his…

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January 2024 Life History File

With the recent predation losses of Cape Crusaders dominant female Timon (VZUF049), Jaxx and Lazuli adult subordinate males Cigarette Smoking Man (VJXM153) and Beatrice (VGDM014), and Trackie-Daks former dominant female Fly (VWF237), an insightful and relevant article on meerkat predators, predation, and alarm calls, is presented in this month’s Meerkatter.…

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December 2023 Life History File

Gold Diggers rovers and their quests for male dominance in 2023 are highlighted in the December Meerkatter.  These boys include Baymax, (VGDM028), James (VGDM011), and brothers Beatrice (VGDM014) and Rogelio de la Vega (VGDM015). The Whiskers endured many changes in 2023. A detailed review and update of this beloved group…

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November 2023 Life History File

Jaxx dominant female Baloo (VJXF080) was bitten by a snake, the details of which are featured in the November Meerkatter.  Her pregnancy was terminated, and she lost her dominance status within the group, although this may only be temporary. Jaxx subordinate male The Dude (VJXM161) was given his LAST SEEN.…

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