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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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November 2022 Life History File
A couple more dominants were lost this month. Long-time Zulu’s dominant male, Scuzi (VWM213), disappeared in early November and Brussels Sprouts dominant male James (VGDM011) left the group at the end of the month. Male dominance is currently unsettled in both groups. Dominance changes occurred in several groups. Godric (VZUM053)…
October 2022 Life History File
October’s Meerkatter features a discussion on meerkat pups and heartwarming accounts of the return of missing pups. There was much pregnancy drama with Jaxx this month, that ended with pups being born to Jaxx females, other than dominant female Baloo (VJXF080), for the first time since 2016. Ubuntu dominant female…
September 2022 Life History File
September was a noteworthy month for the Whiskers with both highs and lows. Dominant male Brea (VLM157) turned a record 13-years-old, making him the oldest meerkat in the history of the KMP. He looks a bit worse for wear these days, but he is hanging in there! Sadly though, his…
August 2022 Life History File
The project’s dominant females were very busy this month. Almost every group’s female leader gave birth! Subgroups, including Zulus 4, Make-e-Plan 5, and two unnamed groups, were featured in this month’s Meerkatter. Namaqua suffered more losses from tuberculosis, including its dominant male Umfana (VZUM034). The mob is now down to…