The next big treatment for the lethal neurological disease Tay-Sachs could come from genetic research into cats. There’s no guarantee that meerkat genetics will reveal anything about ours.

Even cuter, the meerkat started making the tiniest squeaks too. He was definitely loving all the attention. Related: Cat Goes Into Hilarious 'Meerkat Stance' When He Sees Owner in the Bathtub ...

A Chicago zoo has added a second mob of meerkats to its list of residents. This small mammal was made famous in the early 1990s by Timon in “The Lion King.” Like the beloved animated character ...