The Kalahari Meerkat Project is the longest running project operating under the Kalahari Research Centre. The research team is focused on understanding the evolution of cooperative behavior within the ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

If you've watched Disney's The Lion King, you must be familiar with the character Timon. Well, Timon is a meerkat. Meerkats, whose scientific name is Suricata suricatta, are small carnivores belonging ...

Researchers unravel the vocal interactions of meerkat groups and show they use two different types of interactions to stay in touch. Meerkats use two different types of vocal interactions to stay in ...

In the natural world—where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity—animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an underlying ...

In the natural world—where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity—animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an underlying ...

Meerkat Manor Season 2 continues the enthralling saga of the Whiskers meerkat family in the Kalahari Desert, narrated by a talented cast. Viewers witness the challenges and adventures these ...

Meerkats aren’t just cute meme stars, they’re fascinating creatures with complex social lives, survival tactics, and desert smarts. Here are 7 surprising facts you didn’t know. We've all seen this ...