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Flower - of the Kalahari - and her Whiskers. Zaphod, of course. Kleintjie, all in 3D. Swift & Ernesto. And later Sqirt & Weenie...The meerkats of the Kalahari Meerkat Project starred on countless screens and in books - do you want to learn more about the actors behind these stars? Or are you "just" fond of these furry little creatures that seem to value family above everything else? Or are you here to support the KMP research - and see what we've achieved with our support? Whatever it is that sparked your interest in the KMP meerkats:
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March 2025 Life History File
Late rains in the Kuruman River Reserve have extended the meerkat breeding season. There were 22 pregnancies recorded in March. The more rain, the more resources there are for the meerkats. How the different groups manage so many simultaneous pregnancies varies. This month’s Meerkatter highlights how two groups – Elrond’s…
February 2025 Life History File
The Whiskers meerkat group is one of the Friends’ favorite groups and certainly the best-known of all the KMP groups. Whiskers has had a rough go of things over the past year. The February Meerkatter details the trials and tribulations of this beloved group following former dominant female Luna’s (VWF235)…
January 2025 Life History File
Breeding Season is in full swing in the Kalahari and with it comes all the joys of new pups, and all the heartbreak of infanticide. This topic is presented in the January Meerkatter citing a recent occurrence with Zulus. Zulus dominant female Spruddel (VZUF028) was observed killing one of her…
December 2024 Life History File
Mating opportunities for subordinate females is discussed at length in the December Meerkatter. Lazuli dominant female Dumpling (VLF272) passed away after being bit by a snake on December 11, 2024. Dumpling’s yearling daughter Masiiwa (VLF308) took on the position of the group’s dominant female as she was the only eligible…