Welcome to the FKMP website...
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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August 2026 Life History File
KMP meerkat losses from tuberculosis (TB) continued into August. Two much-loved males – Brussels Sprouts subordinate adult Gurke (VHMM036) and Side Quest dominant male Legolas (VECM009) – were given their LAST SEEN. Both of these iconic males are highlighted in the August Meerkatter. The newly formed Khoisan (KH) group is…
July 2026 Life History File
This month, an increase in roving males and heavily pregnant females within the KMP meerkat population suggests that breeding season is approaching. Rover drama with Lazuli, Gold Diggers, Ubuntu and Vetkoeks is featured in the July Meerkatter. Trackie-Daks dominant female Refilwe (VTDF041), Jaxx dominant female Jub Jub (VJXF160), Ubuntu dominant…
June 2026 Life History File
For Lazuli, June began with just 11 members, no dominant female and only two females in the group. June’s Meerkatter features the story of these two sisters, Pataud (VLF319) and Bumble (VLF320) battling for dominance. Alba experienced a decline in the health of many of its members this month. Signs…
May 2026 Life History File
The May Meerkatter features an article on meerkat strategies to maintain contact with one another during foraging sessions. Communication is key as individuals can spread out over a large expanse of ground and be out of sight from one another in the tall sour grass. Group splits are also discussed,…