Flower: Bringing Meerkats Mainstream

The death of Flower, meerkat and “star” of Animal Planet’s hit series “Meerkat Manor,” has been the talk of the country. Flower, the matriarch of the Whiskers tribe, was killed defending her “people.” She was bitten by a snake.




The last meerkat we remember being so popular was Timon from Disney’s “The Lion King,” brought to life with the vocal talents of Nathan Lane.

Flower will be missed by many. We’ll remember her as a hero. Not only did she die defending her cubs, but she brought national attention to a fascinating species.