 South Africa. The Meerkat emerges from its borough and scans for danger. The whole family is on high alert and for good reason. Today the newest members of their group will emerge to start exploring their world. For now they will stay close to their mother. A Meerkat's world holds many dangers but under watchful eyes they're quite safe here. If one of these little creatures, indeed if any animal, is to become one of life's winners by leaving offspring then a long and difficult journey lies ahead. It will face many dangers along the way. Each danger a chapter in the story of a Meerkat's coming of age. For this pup that story is just beginning. For the next few weeks his survival is his mother's business.