‘Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty’ Recap – ‘Episode 2: Location, Location, Location’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Two of ‘Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty’.
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Something that is truly fascinating about our modern world, is how science is beginning to uncover the fact that the natural world and our own, resemble one another far more than we ever expected to be the case. Which is a revelation that hammers home how much everything in this world is connected to one another and how humanity and wildlife alike, share in some of the same primal desires that mankind believes it abandoned long ago and for proof… well then look no further than some of the tasks we accomplish, the kind that we genuinely believe are unique only to humanity. Such as being able to move about when life isn’t giving us what we want. Because the internet and the freedoms we enjoy, allow for us to change our fortunes with ease.
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After all, we can job hunt from afar, find a new place to live with minimal fuss and be there in a short period of time to start over and get exactly what we need and desire. But while our innovations and technology have indeed made such acts simpler in nature, this isn’t something that is exclusive to only humanity. No instead, this is a desire that is embedded deep within the DNA of every living creature, one that relates to that fight for survival and the desire to be fruitful whilst enjoying some semblance of peace and it just so happens that last night’s episode of Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty, offered up a wonderful exploration on how the animal kingdom and the realm of mankind share in more than we know. Since the Hakuna Matata Clan and the Whiskers family… dealt with the need to change their fortunes in ‘Episode 2: Location, Location, Location’.

Because Flint came to realize that the barren area that her family was currently residing within, didn’t offer much for a future. For food was scarce, and not having enough to go round would result in trouble for her current pups and the new ones on the way. So, that motivated the family to pack up their furry belongings and head out into the world to find a new place to live, a process that was no easy task. Simply because a hungry clan, one full of unique personalities and quirks, made for a slow search. One that was sidetracked on multiple occasions by distractions and the need to for a quick meal. But eventually, a home was found, one that might not suit their needs long term since it is in fact, close to our realm, but they did it and it was quite incredible to see Meerkats parallel humanity in that manner. Since Flint really did decide, a move was needed to improve her family’s standing, as humans often do, and the parallels didn’t end there.

For Swift and the Whiskers family, decided that the time had come to leave their plentiful burrow. In part because parasites realized they could thrive alongside them, but also because… the clan was getting pretty darn big. Which meant the time had come to find a better place where everyone could spread out and that too put them on a tough journey. One that saw them encounter predators from time to time. But thankfully, their wonderful ability to work together in a seamless manner… allowed for them to evade trouble and eventually make their way to their new home, an abandoned water drum. Which at first glance seems like a supremely strange place for a Meerkat to set up a home. But the concrete above their burrow and the flawless nature of the location does indeed make this appear to be a fruitful choice, one where the family can grow and well… this is a move that is no different than what we see in our world. Since time and time again, growing families in humanity’s realm, are eager to move to accommodate the future.

If anything, all of these elements made this particular episode quite the fascinating and humbling watch. In large part because this chapter really did offer up some incredible insight into how and why the Meerkat migrate about the Kalahari and it was quite amazing to see them work together in either a loose or tight fashion to get exactly what they need. But also, because wow, was this an eerie parallel to our modern world. Because much like humanity, these little critters understood the need to prosper and grow, and that revelation does a fine job of reminding us that we share so much with the world that surrounds us. But all of that aside, this was also a supremely cute episode, since those pups are about as precious as it gets and once again, this show does a wonderful job of leaving us hungry for more. Since we are now dying to know how the little ones will thrive and prosper in their new homes and of course if their matriarchs have made the right choice for the future. Until next time. 

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