As a corner of Africa heats up, new research shows how the future of the species rests with powerful matriarchs making tough ...

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 ...

The effects of climate change are especially obvious in arid environments where resources are scarce and subject to seasonal availability. However, the demographic mechanisms through which seasonal ...

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 ...

JOHANNESBURG – One of the most captivating sights of African wildlife is that of dark-eyed meerkats standing side-by-side on their hind legs, as though posing for a group photograph. They look cuddly ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you were a meerkat, this photo would be terrifying. Sure, those ...

Meerkat clans perform a form of "war dance" to scare off enemies and protect their own territory, according to a study. A team of scientists led by Mark Dyble from University College London ...

The positions in the table below reflect the Kalahari Meerkat Project (KMP)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position ...

Does a drier and hotter climate present a threat to the meerkats in the Kalahari Desert? Researchers show that climate change is likely to impact meerkats, and seasonal rainfall and temperature will ...