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MARVIN

Hi, I'm Marvin the Meerkat, giving the putz with the camera a big smile.

 

Meerkat is Dutch for 'Lake Cat', but I'm not a cat, I'm a small mongoose.

Taking five.  I spend most of the time rooting about for food, so it's nice to just kick-back once in a while & chill.

This is me on sentry duty.  I keep a sharp lookout for predators, and if I spot anything dangerous I bark or whistle to warn the others in my group.

In the wild, us meerkats inhabit all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana & South Africa.   Out there we'd be tucking into lizards, snakes, scorpions, spiders, eggs, & even small birds.   The zoo menu is a bit boring, but beggars can't be choosy, eh?   

Go on, then, I know you think I'm cute, so tickle my tummy.  I won't bite.  Promise.
COMMENTS
Shenresi said at 2:49 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
wow, he is so cute, lovely and sweet- sympathic shots, Mike !!!
Saulblum said at 2:51 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Great expressions from the meerkat!
Cowgirl said at 2:54 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
He looks MEAN !!!!!! THOSE EYES........ fUNNY STORY LINES
Krisu said at 2:57 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Hihi, amusing tabblo, great shots of Marvin! :)
CANDYCANE said at 3:13 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
MARVIN IS SO CUTE. HE EVEN POSED FOR YOU. GREAT SHOTS MIKE
Bethe27 said at 3:14 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
So CUTE!!! We love watching the show on TV about them... GREAT shots ... funny little creatures...Thanks!!!
Moabjeeper said at 3:15 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Very humorous. Did you take the pics?
Jeepism67 said at 3:24 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
I want one as a pet.
Emmabro said at 3:37 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
ah he's adorable!!! love the way he smiles and poses for the camera ...what a cutie :-)
Chilla said at 3:56 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
A really lovely tabblo and commentary. The pictures are so crisp
Ira said at 4:38 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
This remarkable and very interesting tabblo! You have made perfect job! Magnificent photos! The interesting and amusing comments. And simply delightful model:)
Tishfish said at 4:41 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Oh, he's really a cutie ! ! ! ! ! Nice shots :-))
Mirella said at 5:09 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Very nice creature smiling at me. Beautiful shots, Mike
Whiptailizard said at 5:17 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
As always Mike you found the personality of the animal. Great shots !
Candlepower said at 5:31 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
These are wonderful! What a cute little guy! A Favorite
YorkJodi said at 5:34 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Great tabblo... informative in an interesting way... what a cutie, that Marvin... posing for you... love it!!
EMA said at 8:24 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Marvin is lovely! I love his smile on the first photo and would like to tickle his tummy on the last one. Great, cute and informative tabblo! Thank you!
ConnieL said at 8:39 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Very nice!! That Marvin is a real charmer. :-))
Jigs said at 8:59 p.m. on Jul 12, 2008:
Marvin (is that really his name?) is a cutie and a ham! He's really looks like quite a character — I enjoy watching these comical creatures on Animal Planet's "Meerkat Manor".
Msisongkram said at 1:57 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
Yes, he is so cute and adorable. Great shots!
Noe said at 2:37 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
Great shots Mike... that is a cute little creature =)
Pkeener said at 2:54 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
what really struck me is the incredible camoflage this little guy has!! Did you notice it? He looks different in each shot. Nice and fun tabblo, Mikey!
Welshchick said at 5:37 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
OOOOh Marv can take on a COBRA with that sweet little smile on his face :^D
SnowWhite said at 5:39 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
A marvellous , magical and amusing tabblo. The captions suit perfectly. :-))
Tigerdba74 said at 10:29 a.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
Meerkats are something...Good job Mike!
Chaitiamma said at 1:00 p.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
EXCELLENT SHOTS !!!
Chesapeakekid said at 6:30 p.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
funny and mean looking little guy. don't think i'd be petting his belly.
Hollyridger said at 10:32 p.m. on Jul 13, 2008:
Super photography!
Hhwind said at 9:28 a.m. on Jul 14, 2008:
Great photos Mike, love the humour
AliDar said at 3:07 p.m. on Jul 15, 2008:
So I'm thinking you must have dressed up in that gorillas suit to get these excellent shots as well! Love the tone and textures in this little fellas environment, and of course your commentary always brings a smile! :)
YonderCreature said at 8:20 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008:
Ah, that devious fellow, hiding behind that sinister grin! So, how do you come up with these names for these critters you capture?
Sativa said at 8:45 a.m. on Jul 19, 2008:
Really great set !!!
Loes said at 5:20 p.m. on Jul 19, 2008:
Fantastic shots!
Snooway said at 8:36 a.m. on Aug 3, 2008:
I love meerkats, cute!
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