Meerkats face constant threats from predators while foraging, yet somehow every member of the mob gets a fair turn to rest.

Parents make sacrifices to allow their children to have better lives than they did, but this isn't the case for Kalahari meerkat mothers, according to a new University of Michigan study. When these ...

A wildlife moment featuring meerkats staying alert and observing their surroundings. The video captures animal behavior and a glimpse into life on a rescue farm. What animal behavior do you find most ...

In meerkat society a dominant female is in charge, growling, biting, pushing and shoving to keep others in line. The matriarch's bullying behavior is fueled by high levels of testosterone that can ...

As the sun rises over the Kalahari Desert, meerkat groups emerge from their burrows and gather closely, turning their bodies toward the warmth of the early light. These quiet morning moments are more ...

Meerkats are highly social animals led by a matriarch. The Kalahari Meerkat Project is the longest running project operating under the Kalahari Research Centre. The research team is focused on ...

Meerkats are small, big-eyed, highly social mongooses who live in South Africa in packs ranging from two to more than 30 individuals in which complex social networks and social hierarchies regulate ...

From sweet snuggles to sassy vocalization and snatching snacks, it’s been a busy June for the Smithsonian National Zoo’s growing meerkat pups! Jennifer Zoon The 1.5-month-old meerkat trio is the first ...

Meerkats may look cute, but the dominant females are notoriously deadly and will kill female relatives and eat their offspring to suppress reproduction and eliminate future competition. Now, ...

Parents make sacrifices to allow their children to have better lives than they did, but this isn't the case for Kalahari meerkat mothers, according to a new study. Parents make sacrifices to allow ...