Meerkat Manor - The Cutest Faces On TV

By: Candice Carlson

Usually I don't like soap operas, but when I saw Zaphod face the camera in the list of characters for MEERKAT MANOR I was smitten.

These are really charming animals. They have an involved social network in their colony named The Whiskers. The relationships that develop each episode always leave you wondering what will happen next.

One rule that causes never ending problems is the limits allowed for reproduction. The alpha female is usually the only one who is permitted to have pups, and with the alpha male. In the Whiskers group, Flower is the lucky lady who can have a litter of pups four times a year. Zaphod is the male who grooms her, guards her when she's fertile, and tries to be her number one. It seems to be female meerkat nature for the others to give-in to the marauding Carlos, becoming pregnant. Then Flower, followed by the others, punishes the errant female. The cost of the crime is not always the same. And that's when you can't wait to see what will happen next. The offender could be ostracized from the group, the pups could be killed by Flower, or the mother could just get a scolding.

Another continuing battle is with the other colonies that border the Whisker's territory. As the group increases, so does the need to expand the feed lot. This also causes more rivalry between the border groups, which often ends in a fight with injuries.

This soap has as much drama as any other, but with the captivating meerkats. It has continued for three seasons, with a feature film to be released this year.

Candice Carlson helps consumers with the latest technology news and reviews. A tech writer for over 3 years, Candice offers guidance through the confusing world of digital entertainment and discovers the best consumer friendly deals out there. If you're thinking about subscribing to a cable television service make sure you read Ms. Carlson's articles before choosing a cable tv provider.