Meanwhile, at Sears Portrait Studio…

“All right, kids, everybody huddle together between me and Mom. Timmy, stop squashing your sister!”

A group of five meerkats huddle together as if posing for a family photo.
Take the picture already!

Meerkat Family at Henry Vilas Zoo, by Amy Bayer

Thanks to reader Kar for noting that today is World Meerkat Day!

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4 thoughts on “Meanwhile, at Sears Portrait Studio…

  1. Georgiana July 3, 2025 / 5:36 pm

    I am very grateful that parents never put us kids through this because it would have ended in disaster and tears I’m sure.

    • 6Rabbits July 3, 2025 / 6:44 pm

      Family Picture Day? We had to do it for the church phone directory.🙄

  2. 6Rabbits July 3, 2025 / 6:43 pm

    I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I 🩷🩵💙💜❤️ Meerkats!
    Meerkat attribute that I’ve desperately needed all my life: 7. Thermoregulation: Meerkats have a unique ability to regulate their body temperature. They can withstand extreme heat by adjusting their body temperature throughout the day, allowing them to thrive in arid habitats.

  3. allein 🐾 July 3, 2025 / 6:51 pm

    And don’t murder each other!

    (See video posted in the comments of the links post from this morning if you don’t get that one.)

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