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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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January 2024 Life History File
With the recent predation losses of Cape Crusaders dominant female Timon (VZUF049), Jaxx and Lazuli adult subordinate males Cigarette Smoking Man (VJXM153) and Beatrice (VGDM014), and Trackie-Daks former dominant female Fly (VWF237), an insightful and relevant article on meerkat predators, predation, and alarm calls, is presented in this month’s Meerkatter.…
December 2023 Life History File
Gold Diggers rovers and their quests for male dominance in 2023 are highlighted in the December Meerkatter. These boys include Baymax, (VGDM028), James (VGDM011), and brothers Beatrice (VGDM014) and Rogelio de la Vega (VGDM015). The Whiskers endured many changes in 2023. A detailed review and update of this beloved group…
November 2023 Life History File
Jaxx dominant female Baloo (VJXF080) was bitten by a snake, the details of which are featured in the November Meerkatter. Her pregnancy was terminated, and she lost her dominance status within the group, although this may only be temporary. Jaxx subordinate male The Dude (VJXM161) was given his LAST SEEN.…
October 2023 Life History File
The October Meerkatter is all about the life of Whiskers former dominant male Brea (VLM157). Brea has been absent since October 2nd. Due to his advanced age of14 years, he is assumed to have passed away. Zulus-born Zuma (VZUM059) left Vetkoeks and immigrated into Whiskers on October 24, taking over…