Meerkats!
Meerkats are super cute and smart. They are also violent gang members. This week Paul and Donna talk about these little beasties and monster trucks(?!).
But first, the news!

You know you want to do this.
 You definitely want to read these Interesting Facts about Meerkats!

And these guys want you to learn about them, so, read it! Read it now!
Related and not related!

Not specifically related to meerkats but we mentioned on the show, this is a brilliant ecologist who gives a talk about what makes humans different. As we’ve heard on our show, sometimes it seems like we can’t be that different, and this talk goes deep into the difference between a 9 and a 10 on our pretend intelligence scale. Some disturbing images but all safe for work. Parents preview before showing to children.
How do meerkats communicate?

Really, really well, clever little beasties!
What the heck? What is swarm intelligence?
Squabbling meerkats make better decisions! Article courtesy of mpg.d