Meerkat Kits Arrive at Warsaw Zoo

On February 2nd the Warsaw Zoo received their newest addition with the birth of a litter of Meerkat kits. The birth brought three new members to the zoo's clan of Meerkats. The youngsters have emerged from the burrow, which they were born in just over a month ago, and are now out and about on exhibit for all to see.

Meerkats, native to southern Africa are small carnivores in the mongoose family. Females give birth to litters up four times a year. Young are born in a burrow, and after opening their eyes for the first time approximately 14 days after birth, come above ground to explore the world at about three weeks of age.