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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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December 2025 Life History File
Vetkoeks meerkat group is highlighted in the December 2025 Meerkatter. The importance of group territory and its influence on the group’s long-term survival is described in detail. December is the height of the meerkat breeding season in the Kalahari. Dominant females from multiple groups gave birth including Alba’s Cleopatra (VALF008),…
November 2025 Life History File
Meerkat breeding season in the Kalahari continued throughout November. Whiskers dominant female Sheila (VWF267) and her littermate sisters Kylie (VWF265) and Bruce (VWF266) all gave birth within two weeks of one another. Twelve pups emerged in November, bringing the Whiskers group to a total of 21 individuals. Other females that…
October 2025 Life History File
With October in the Kalahari, comes the meerkat breeding season – and with that comes rovers, mating, pregnancies, evictions, and pups. Alba dominant female Cleopatra (VALF008) gave birth to 5 pups, Brussels Sprouts dominant female Arabella (VMPF035) gave birth to 4 pups, Gold Diggers dominant female Goldeneye (VGDF007) gave birth…
September 2025 Life History File
Babysitting, a cooperative behavior that contributes to meerkat pup survival, is the focus of the September Meerkatter. The heroic actions of two babysitters – Vetkoeks Blackjack (VVKM002) and Brussels Sprouts Toadstool (VBSM013) – are highlighted. It was raining pups on the Kuruman River Reserve this month! Six pups were born…