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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:
Welcome to our Friends of the Kalahari Meerkat Project website.
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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…
August 2025 Life History File
The August Meerkatter is all about the KMP’s most famous group, the Whiskers. Female dominance is still not officially confirmed. The three females who returned to the group in June – Bruce (VWF266), Kylie (VWF265) and Sheila (VWF267), were all pregnant in July. Both Bruce and Kylie’s litters were lost.…
July 2025 Life History File
With no sightings of Renegades dominant female Maya II (VGDF039) since the 10th of June, Renegades has been officially disbanded. Dominant male Coquillette (VTSM014) was opportunistically sighted on the 10th of July along with the group’s four subadults. All appeared thin and Coquillette had what could be a burst TB…
June 2025 life History File
Dramatic events continue to unfold with Whiskers. With former dominant female Archangel’s (VWF259) absence from the group on May 25th, dominance fell back on Gnoll (VWF262) – the only eligible female remaining in Whiskers. But just four days later, natal females Kylie (VWF265), (pregnant) Bruce (VWF266) and Sheila (VWF267) returned…