Meet the Meerkats : Meerkat Manor : Animal Planet

Meet the Meerkats

THE WHISKERS
Having come into existence in 1998, the Whiskers mob is at the heart of Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor. They are a family of meerkats struggling to survive in Africa's Kalahari Desert. At the beginning of season three, the Whiskers are trying to survive in a hostile new area after being evicted from their manor by the vicious Commandos. During the third season, the Whiskers continue to fight for their domain and encounter new rivalry — the Zappa tribe! Meet the Whiskers.

THE ZAPPA
The Zappa are the new neighbors from hell who are approximately 14-strong. With the competition for resources even greater this year, they're proving they'll do whatever it takes to beat the Whiskers. Meet the Zappa.

THE STARSKY
Evicted from the Whiskers family, Mozart, with Carlos' help, develops a new tribe — the Starksy. Smaller than the Whiskers tribe, the Starksy is somewhat formidable, with seven tribe members. Meet the Starsky.

THE COMMANDOS
Led by the one-eyed Hannibal and dominant female Nikita, the Commandos are one of Meerkat Manor's most fearsome gangs. Having killed Mozart's newborn pups at the end of season two, they continue to wreak havoc in the Kalahari. But with Hannibal's young son Wilson, soon to step into the spotlight, we may just see there's a softer side to this motley crew! Meet the Commandos.

THE WHISKERS FAMILY TREE
Life was much more stable for the Whiskers in season one. Mitch was still a youngster, brave Shakespeare was still on guard and Mozart's difficulties were only just beginning. Look back at how everyone's favorite meerkat mob began with the "Whiskers Family Tree."

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