Season 4, episode 5 of Meerkat Manor originally aired on July 4th and it was titled “Mark of Zorro“. In this episode, Exiled Sophie struggles to find food and is plagued with ticks. Axel, her adopted brother, finds her, grooms her and keeping her company until nightfall.

Zorro and the other four roving Whiskers males approach the foraging Commandoes but are kept at bay. In the morning, Zorro and his group come at the Commandoes from all sides.

The youngest of the rovers, Duke, finds Nikita’s sister Rosie and mates with her. After an eagle owl causes both groups to flee to the Commandoes burrow in a panic, Zorro and his brothers take over the group. Zorro and the other rovers scent mark Nikita, with Nikita submitting to their actions, something the announcer notes is an event never seen before in the manor. Zorro is now the dominant male of the Commandoes group, infusing the group with new blood. 

Watch the video clip below as The Whiskers stand off with the Commandoes.

In this 4th episode of Meerkat Manor which aired on June 27th, called “The Family Way“, we see The Whiskers relaxing and playing together, after weeks of strained relationships, as Rocket Dog shows signs of being pregnant.

Rover Seacrest joins with the Aztecs, who move to a new burrow as their old one became infested with fleas that may or may not have been brought in by Zaphod. While out foraging for catapillars, Sophie takes a bad fall from a tree and injuries her paw. Led by Rocket Dog, the other Whiskers leave her behind to continue foraging.

A roving male comes near the group, and the pregnant Rocket Dog quickly asserts herself as dominant female, scent marking all the females. Sophie is able to walk off her injury and rejoin the family. After submitting to Rocket Dog and being allowed to stay, Sophie meets up with the roving male. The watching Whiskers attacks, chasing off the male. Rocket Dog, joined by Hawkeye, viciously attack Sophie and evict her from the group.

The Whiskers, still in search of a home, find the Aztec burrow. The outnumbered Aztecs quickly flee, leaving the Whiskers to claim the newly renovated burrow as their new home. 

Watch as faithful Sophie takes a fall when climbing a tree in search of food. Will the Whiskers come to her aid or leave her behind?

It is being reported that Flower’s daughter, Rocket Dog, who was the take over on this season of Meerkat Manor as the dominant female of the Whiskers Family has been hit by a car and died. Watch the tribute videos to both Flower and Rocket Dog below.

Tribute to both Flower and Rocket Dog

Rocket Dog Tribute

Catch a full 7 hours of Meerkat Manor this Sunday, May 11th for their Mothers Day marathon. The marathon begins at noon ET on Animal Planet. The marathon will begin with a season 2 special recap and then continue with the entire season 3, which is also available on DVD.

If you are interested in learning more about the Meerkats you can join the Friends of the Kalahari Project. And don’t forget that season 4 premierson Friday, June 6th.

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It’s hard to say when the new season of Meerkat Manor will begin and I know everyone is eagerly anticipating to see what Carlos, Rocket Dog and The Whiskers will get into for the next season. Currently, Animal Planet has the previous seasons in heavy rotation during the prime time hours. Check back often for more updates as well as a Memorial to Flower.