@natgeo: Say hello to the cutest members of the meerkat clan. On average, three litters are born each year, usually consisting of three to four pups. These are the offspring of the dominant female and her partner, but they rely on other members to rear their young and teach them to hunt, groom each other, and defend the clan. Learn more about meerkats and their ruthless social structure at the 🔗 in bio.