
Coquillette (VTSM014) in 2024

Gary (VTDM033) in 2024
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 lump on his groin. The remains and radio collar of subordinate adult male Gary (VTDM033) was found in a bird’s nest. The July Meerkatter reviews how TB can lead to the disbandment of a meerkat group.
Two of Alba’s four unnamed pups born in June, disappeared and are assumed predated. Similarly, two of six pups born in June to Side Quest dominant female Pumba (VZUF048) also disappeared.
Female dominance at Trackie-Daks is still unknown after the death of former dominant female Boubou (VTDF019) last month.

Whiskers Luna (VWF235) and Bruce (VWF266) in 2023

Whiskers pup Pintabean with Sheila (VWF267) 2023
Photo by Livio Flueeler
Female dominance also remains unknown at Whiskers. Adult female Sheila (VWF267) is confirmed pregnant. Her littermate sister, Bruce (VWF266) aborted her litter on the 21st.
Following the disappearance of Vetkoeks dominant male Mion (VZUM057) last month, male dominance at Vetkoeks remains unknown. Adult male Floki (VWM241) from Mandalore was seen approaching Vetkoeks three times during the month.

Ubuntu Vamoose (VUBM072)
Ubuntu yearling males Vamoose (VUBM072), Hightail (VUBM073) and Chakalaka (VUBM076) were all given their LAST SEEN.
Find the July 2025 Meerkatter here.
Click here for the July 2025 Life History Chart.
The July 2025 Group Territory Map can be found here.