M is for Meerkats on ABC Wednesdays
With their own television program on the Animal Planet channel, these meerkats have become very popular creatures.
On a recent trip to the San Diego Zoo, I stood there and watched these delightful animals play and interact with each other for hours in their habitat. If there are any strange noises, they would all stand alert and look around for danger. When they are convinced no prey is within range, they go back to their business.
In the 3rd picture, a large plane was flying overhead and one meerkat got immediately suspicious. Before I knew it, the whole colony was looking towards the sky for the threat.
- AV
13 comments:
Fabulously entertaining ABC Wednesday post. I'd like to visit that zoo and watch these cuties myself.
If you get time, please visit my ABC Wednesday post, too. Thanks.
Oh my! These are the cutest little creatures and your pictures of them are excellent! Thanks for showing me something I've never seen before.
Nice pictures, AV. I love that first one.
Have a Happy ABC and rest of the week.
I love the promos for meerkat manor on animal planet..they always sound so intriguing!!!
I loved the meerkat series. And these pics are brilliant, they're such a camera happy subject to shoot.
I do rather enjoy the meerkat films but do feel they are somewhat exploited and mis-represented.
I love to watch them - they are a bundle of energy! Great post!
Thanks Everyone, Meerkats are fun to watch although it is quite sad that during filming, humans can't interact with them to prevent some from being killed. They might be exploited similar to the penguins, but it gives humans a chance to learn about the species.
Hi avcr8teur - I was by first thing on Wednesday morning but you were still in bed! :)
Love your Meerkats, they are the most fascinating of creatures - they don't do a lot but what they do do seems to be compulsive viewing. Lovely pics!
I first heard about meerkats years ago when they were the cover of the Smithsonian magazine! they are too cool and make a great m post!
Walksfarwoman, I should post these on Tuesday night so people can see them in their time zone. Thanks for commenting and loved your M story & photo.
Thanks Jean. I wonder if Meerkats and Jacks get along? They sure would make great playmates.
Oh wow! These are wonderful! Just seen your pic too..............why do you wear a bag on your head? LOL!
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