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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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July 2023 Life History File
Cooperative breeding within meerkat society is discussed in this month’s Meerkatter. The focus is on dominance assertion in Alba and Whiskers, in which the dominant females are particularly keen to evict the adult subordinate females. For almost three years, Trackie-Daks has been a habituation group. While their habituation status is…
June 2023 Life History File
One of the oldest of the KMP’s groups, Ubuntu, is highlighted in the June Meerkatter. Former dominant couple, Daisy (VBBF111) and Scar (VUBM021), portrayed themselves in Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty. Since its discovery in 2016, Ubuntu has experienced many tribulations including frequent dominance changes, both male and female. …
May 2023 Life History File
An article on solo dominants is presented in this month’s Meerkatter. Current solo dominants (those without partners) include Elrond Council dominant female Snoop Kat (VECF039), Zulus Spruddel (VZUF028), Vetkoeks Mooncake (VHMF053) and Runaways dominant male Shiraz (VJXM122). On a sad note, May brought the loss of two dominant females. Lazuli’s…
April 2023 Life History File
A couple of interesting topics are covered in this month’s Meerkatter. First, becoming dominant is explained and dominance record-holders in the Project’s history are highlighted. The oldest female to become dominant was Monkulus (VWF063). Monkulus, who portrayed Maybelline in the original Meerkat Manor series, became dominant at Mayans at the…