Adorable photos of meerkat pups snapped in Kgalagadi Posted by David Henning on 10 November 2021 Meerkats are iconic animals of the Kalahari, with their curious, upright postures a welcome sight for anyone on safari. These social animals are a joy to observe. They have complex social systems and strong familial relationships. Did you know? -Meerkats are immune to most venom from other animals like scorpions and snakes. -There are several collective nouns for groups of meerkats, including a mob, a clan, a gang and a manner. -They do not drink water, but get all their hydration from their food. -Meerkats can live up to eight years in the wild. -Meerkats are very intelligent. A study at St Andrews University in Scotland has found that meerkats use complex coordinated behaviour, likened to that of chimps, dolphins and even humans. They can solve tasks with help from their mob but also use independent thought. Gert Janzen Van Vuuren, on a recent visit to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, caught sight of some meerkat pups, making for entertaining viewing. Below are some of the great shots of these pups that Gert shared with us. ALSO READ Contraceptive hormones and immunity to venom: Marvellous meerkat facts Related Posts The story behind the famous Klein Brak River abandoned power station 24 May 2022 Situated just outside of Klein Brak River on the Garden Route is an old abandoned... read more Wild dogs chase impalas at Malelane Camp in Kruger 4 May 2022 Sheila's Africa shared some stunning images of two wild dogs chasing impalas down the road... read more Destination Niewoudtville: the bulb capital of the world is in full bloom 14 April 2022 Niewoudtville comes to life more than once throughout the year, with an extraordinary sighting of... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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