What is the life cycle of a Meerkat?

Gestation in meerkats takes 70 days (10 weeks). The female usually gives birth at night, in a burrow. The litters range from one to an average of 3-4 pups. The biggest litter observed had seven pups - even though meerkats have six nipples only. read more

The first four days are the most dangerous time in the life of a meerkat: Litters are often killed by other pregnant meerkat females, who want to raise the chances of survival for their own pups. read more

Meerkat Life cycles. This is the life cycle for a. meerkat. Pups. Meerkats can mate three times a. year.The female gives birth to three pups. in the burrow.The pups do not open there. eyes for at least ten days and there ears. read more