Meerkat litters usually only consist of 3 or 4 newborn babies, but the folks at the Taronga Zoo couldn’t believe their eyes when these pups just kept on coming. See more adorable meerkats: http://littlethings.us/bFOUAe | LittleThings

💛 Meet the ultimate boss mom of the desert the meerkat matriarch. In meerkat society mom is truly in charge. Adult females are usually a little larger than the males and the dominant female leads the group with confidence and care. She decides when it is time to welcome new pups often choosing the rainy season when food is plenty. With her watchful eyes and strong leadership she keeps her family safe happy and thriving under the warm desert sun. Here’s to a healthy pregnancy for this mama! AWEs