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Senior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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thanks for letting us know about Kinkajou, ziggy. It's very possible that Mozart, who curled up with her, has it too, then. Or not. guess we won't know. i found a u.s.g.s. piece--one person thought the researchers could be the vector, and another thought they caught it from going through garbage left by all the eco-tourism. just a short blurb. at any rate, we humans definitely brought it in to them. Gorillas are also getting it, i think. well i have to stop this compulsion and try to sleep. tb |
Senior Member
Registered: 10-06-06
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Does anyone know the other members of the Starsky.I know Carlos the DM died due to his old wound from Hanabil.Wasn't there orginaly about 7 or 8 of them.What happened to them all and what were there names, just wondering.
I was at work yesrterday til 600 and missed the MM marathon.I hope AP will show another.I am so grateful to AP for this show even with all the death this season it gives me someting to look forward to each week.This site has started so much good for meerkats in Zoos and just there general awareness of what they are.
I Don't regret loving there little guys or regret watching MM,If we don't watch shows the seasons will not go on.For now 2 seasons more are contracted.I'm not trying to drum up $$$ for AP in this however,I sure don't want to see the show stop.I do get very sad when ANY meerkats dies.I have to remind myself time and agian the life they lead is tough to say the least.They have to struggle each day just to find enough food to sustain them.
Keep hope alive,don't give up on them.Remember they are strong little creatures,We can be too. Peace and Love to all.
I am up waaayyy to early for a Sunday.LOL
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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Ok, we all know we love these adorable little creatures. Yes, this season has been so tough to watch. With very few "Original" meerkats left, I feel like there are no more STARS! I will not watch next week as I know the outcome. I will tape it and watch it when my Heart can handle it. But for all of you who do watch and have that FINAL DAGGER shoved into your heart, Here is something to comfort you...
Our Father knows whats best for us, so why should we complain.We always want the sunshine, but he knows there must be rain. We love the sound of laughter and the merriment of cheer, but our hearts would lose their tenderness if we never shed a tear. Our father tests us often with suffering and with sorrow. He tests us not to punish us, but to help us meet tomorrow. For growing trees are strengthened when they withstand the storm and the sharp cut of the chisel gives the marble grace and form. God never hurts us needlessly, and he never wastes our pain. And every loss he sends to us is followed by rich gain. And when we count the blessings that God has so freely sent, we find no cause for crying and no time to lament. So whenever we are troubled and when everything goes wrong, it's just God working in us, to make our SPIRIT STRONG!
Please find my post AFTER the show airs. I will offer all of you something of COMFORT!
To all my fellow animal Lovers - I will be thinking of you.
Lisa
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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quote: Originally posted by mod_kelly:
Talk about it here...
I'm very new to posting @ this chat site. Can u please tell me if there are any basic directions for reply/post???...sorry...for asking for help here. Also what happened to Mitch??  |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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I am scared to watch next week but I will be .... Hope nothing happens to motzart or zaphod.
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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sorry but something does happen to motzart  |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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I will have to hear about it on here because I don't think I can watch it happen its to sad ,motzart has always been my favorite. My husband already thinks I am nuts for crying every week over my little furry friends...
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-28-07
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If you go to the "Talk about Meerkat Manor Here" forum, and look for posts under "Just got back from KMP" you can get alot of questions asked. Welcome to the burrow, uptons  |
Senior Member
Registered: 09-28-07
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quote: If you go to the "Talk about Meerkat Manor Here" forum, and look for posts under "Just got back from KMP" you can get alot of questions asked.
Sorry, should read " questions answered" |
Senior Member
Registered: 11-24-03
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I have to agree with you Ziggy. I'm also thinking that maybe they should have ended with Flower re-uniting with her group. They give us names to the faces and we fall in love. They tug at our hearts and them break them. I love MM. It's makes me laugh when I think of how much this means to us. These cute little critters are real to us. AP may manipulate the names and events, but these furry creatures are real.
The sad truth is, even if they were not filming this for us to watch, the same situations would have happened. At least we got to know some of them. Kink was sick and TB travels fast. We don't know how many others had this horrible disease. I'm with you, though, I'm so hoping next season isn't as sad.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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What happened to De la Soul? I hope she didn't die.. anyways what's up with Kinkajou's pups? Are they okay? And it was really sad when they showed Carlos lying there, why would they do that? Poor kinks and Whoppie may they rest in paradise.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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I was just hoping so bad that the Whiskers would let Mozart back in! I knew they would let her in! When they chased her off, I almost cried. What happened to Zaphod??? This is the first season I've watched only once a week. The other two seasons I watched during re-runs. Whatever happened to Shakespeare and Youssarian?
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-30-07
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quote: Originally posted by snowqueen4: quote: Originally posted by petgirl6:
Good to see you girl! What's really sad is how Kink, and Mozart were at each others throats, but in the end they were all each other had.
Hi petgirl6 - good to see you too! What you mention about the two girls makes them seem even more similar to humans. Sisters in our world often find themselves doing the same thing, fighting and then banding together when things get tough.
So, so true Snow. Meerkats seem more like people then most other animals. They are so human like. |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-15-07
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quick question about the beginning of the show. They showed Carlos's body...but it had a collar on. I thought only DFs wore collars.
I started watching this season when by chance I came across a marathon of I'm guessing the beginning of the season. I'm not one to go back and watch old episodes when I know what's ahead but it sounds like watching the first 2 seasons might make me smile again. I can't believe how a bunch of little animals can have such a big impact on my emotions, especially since I've only been watching it for a few months and not from the beginning like most of you.
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Senior Member
Registered: 10-04-07
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Since there was never a real decision made as to who was the Dominate Female of the Starsky, Carlos was collared as the DM. K
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-01-07
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Poor Mozart, I've lost count of the number
of tragedies she's experienced; the worst part
I think it's that she always ends up alone. I
really felt bad when she was rejected by her
old family.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-15-07
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quote: Originally posted by kalaflower:
Since there was never a real decision made as to who was the Dominate Female of the Starsky, Carlos was collared as the DM. K
oh..I guess I never noticed that. thanks |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-08-07
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quote: Originally posted by lace1900: To MM how can you just watch this little meerkats die in front of you. I understand the you want to have nature take it place. However did you ever thought that maybe God send you all there to save these these poor little animals? PLEASE DO SOMETHING. Don't just sit there and watch them die from starvation. 
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-08-07
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Very sad to watch the little meerkats starve. Wonder why they can't be given a little milk???
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Senior Member
Registered: 10-29-06
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I cried like a baby when I saw Kinkajou shivering and too weak to stand and warm herself.
In typical Mozart fashion she stood by trying to comfort her sibling. She is a incredible kat in my book. As they lay together in the burrow I feel that Kinkajou was already gone but still Mozart stayed by her side.
I just don't understand if the researchers weigh them 3 times a day then why didn't they give them a little extra egg like they did with Fluffernutter?
I understand this is based on the life and death but they did try to intervene with Flower, they did intervene with Big Cy, and they did intervene with Fluffernutter. I even read that they intervened with Squiggy so why not give them and extra egg during their weigh in?
After all Kinkajou was wearing a collar so the Starsky's were being checked daily. Could it be that they knew they had TB and therefore choose to let nature take it's course? And if they all had TB that means that De La Soul aka Whoopy also has it and may be accepted into another family therefore infecting more kats.
Rest in peace little Kinkajou, you may not have been one of my favorites after what you did to poor Mozarts pups. But if she can forgive you then so can I. My you run free with Flower and the rest of them getting more millipeds and scorpions than your little stomachs can hold and may you always have a warm burrow to sleep in free of snakes.
You will be missed little one.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-02-07
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Did anyone see this one coming? Three Degrees of Separation? OMG. I had no idea the only three meerkats left in the Starsky were Mozart, Whoopie, and Kinkajou, three females and no males.
I know Carlos died, and I loved him. In my mind I always saw him wearing a little black beret, lover of the Kalahari. It broke my heart to see him dead. It was so hard to see Kinkajou dead also. It made me realize just how fragile these animals are in this hostile environment. Terrible ending for the Starsky.
I don't know who Whoopie is, but she's lost. And Mozart, my favorite, is alone. This program is breaking my heart. I read it's possible Mozart may find a mate. She has always been the caring, gentle one who has remained by the side of a sick or dying meerkat. I want her to live so much and make a family of her own! Do any of the rest of you love Mozart, and how did you feel about this episode? It was very sad for me.
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-05-07
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to all of you who are wondering what happened to the other Starskys..
near the beginning, when they were showing the 3 girls (De-la-sole (whoopie), Kinkajou and Mozart) grooming each other..
Sean, the narrator, said that the Starskys had been "ravaged by illness"..and these 3 were all that was left of the Starskys.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-21-07
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quote:
I just don't understand if the researchers weigh them 3 times a day then why didn't they give them a little extra egg like they did with Fluffernutter?
I understand this is based on the life and death but they did try to intervene with Flower, they did intervene with Big Cy, and they did intervene with Fluffernutter. I even read that they intervened with Squiggy so why not give them and extra egg during their weigh in?
I wondered the same thing. If they give Fluffernutter extra egg, ( I read that some of them have given him extra egg) which they're not supposed to, then why didn't they feed Kinkajou and Mozart?? Why one and not the other? I have also read that people are hoping that Squiggy was rescued, I also hope that's true. I understand that the researchers are there to record and that they are not allowed to interfere, but just handling them for weighing and giving them egg and water as a reward is already interfering, so why not just a bit more? Where is their compassion for these animals who are suffering? |
Senior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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Yes, it breaks my heart when I see the camera panning AWAY from a crying pup. When the cameraman followed Blossom, I was yelling, get her, GET HER!!! It has to be hard on them if they have to leave them behind. I would turn off the camera and be putting them in my pocket, taking them back home and "dropping them off" with their family. Personally, I think 2 things...
1 - They should go ahead and rescue the pups when they can and start a little orphanage. They can send them to zoos or start another group.
2 - Since there is so much confustion about stunt doubles and stand ins, they should all wear little jerseys with numbers on them so we can keep track of them. Kinda like a sports team. No, I guess it's too hot there for that. Ok, then give them ALL numbers. Just use hair dye and paint little numbers on all their backs.
Anyone else have any ideas?????
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Junior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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quote: Originally posted by ziggy777:
to all of you who are wondering what happened to the other Starskys..
near the beginning, when they were showing the 3 girls (De-la-sole (whoopie), Kinkajou and Mozart) grooming each other..
Sean, the narrator, said that the Starskys had been "ravaged by illness"..and these 3 were all that was left of the Starskys.
I read (can't remember where I read it)that the majority of the Starsky gang died from TB and that TB contributed to Kinkaju's death as well. It didn't say that Mozart had TB, just that she was predated. It makes you wonder as I have read many reseach reports on human TB being transmitted to meerkats as well as other wildlife. |
Senior Member
Registered: 06-12-07
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quote: Originally posted by cinderella524:
Ok, we all know we love these adorable little creatures. Yes, this season has been so tough to watch. With very few "Original" meerkats left, I feel like there are no more STARS! I will not watch next week as I know the outcome. I will tape it and watch it when my Heart can handle it. But for all of you who do watch and have that FINAL DAGGER shoved into your heart, Here is something to comfort you...
Our Father knows whats best for us, so why should we complain.We always want the sunshine, but he knows there must be rain. We love the sound of laughter and the merriment of cheer, but our hearts would lose their tenderness if we never shed a tear. Our father tests us often with suffering and with sorrow. He tests us not to punish us, but to help us meet tomorrow. For growing trees are strengthened when they withstand the storm and the sharp cut of the chisel gives the marble grace and form. God never hurts us needlessly, and he never wastes our pain. And every loss he sends to us is followed by rich gain. And when we count the blessings that God has so freely sent, we find no cause for crying and no time to lament. So whenever we are troubled and when everything goes wrong, it's just God working in us, to make our SPIRIT STRONG!
Please find my post AFTER the show airs. I will offer all of you something of COMFORT!
To all my fellow animal Lovers - I will be thinking of you.
Lisa
That's very nice. Thank you! |
Junior Member
Registered: 09-28-07
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To CMEERKAT.
I am like you in that I really feel badly for Mozart. She has been given a sad lot in life. I hope she makes it one way or another. I would really feel bad for her if she dies soon.
I can't believe I am writing like this about an animal which I will never see in person. It shows the power of this TV show to catch your feelings and emotions if you are a true animal and nature lover.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-02-07
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IT WOULD BE NICE IF ANIMAL PLANET PUT A DISCLAIMER BEFORE EACH EPISODE STATING THAT THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE WILL BREAK YOUR HEART AND LEAVE YOU CRYING UNTIL THE NEXT "BREAK YOUR HEART" EPISODE. I KNOW THAT IN REALITY EVERY EPISODE IS AIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE ACTUAL EVENT BUT THE IMPACT IS ALWAYS THE HERE AND NOW. NOW THAT MY HEART IS IN SHAMBLES AND WILL BE SHATTERED WITH THE NEXT EPISODE I ASK THAT NEXT SEASON BRING SOME HAPPINESS AND MEND MY BROKEN HEART.
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-29-07
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Great idea, chironarch,
Even though my heart is also broken, seeing an image of a disclaimer of "warning, this episode will break your heart" actually got a laugh out of me. too true! good thing us meerkat fools can cry on each other's shoulders.
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Senior Member
Registered: 09-30-07
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quote: Originally posted by chironarch:
IT WOULD BE NICE IF ANIMAL PLANET PUT A DISCLAIMER BEFORE EACH EPISODE STATING THAT THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE WILL BREAK YOUR HEART AND LEAVE YOU CRYING UNTIL THE NEXT "BREAK YOUR HEART" EPISODE. I KNOW THAT IN REALITY EVERY EPISODE IS AIRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE ACTUAL EVENT BUT THE IMPACT IS ALWAYS THE HERE AND NOW. NOW THAT MY HEART IS IN SHAMBLES AND WILL BE SHATTERED WITH THE NEXT EPISODE I ASK THAT NEXT SEASON BRING SOME HAPPINESS AND MEND MY BROKEN HEART.
I read the spoilers for the episode Friday, I knew what was going to happen, I prepared for it and I still cried. Since Flower's passing, it's like I'm not even watching the same show anymore. |
Senior Member
Registered: 02-11-04
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quote: Originally posted by petgirl6: What a sad episode, what's next? it's almost scary to watch the last two episodes. This is down right depressing, all this death.
Too true. Too true. |
Senior Member
Registered: 04-19-07
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I will still try to watch it but sure seems to get harder and sadder each week. I hope that the last two weeks have at least some hope of a upbeat time for these sweet little meerkats. I really loved mozart and she was so gentle even when she chased Daisy out of the mob she was determined but some part of her still seemed gentle and I wonder if Daisy would have been more stubborn that Mozart would have backed off. I think Mozart hormones were just getting the best of her at that time.  ) |
Senior Member
Registered: 09-01-07
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quote: I think Mozart hormones were just getting the best of her at that time. Red Face)
Yes that's exactly what happened; the same thing happened to Flower when she was pregnant, she had mood swings and even ate a bird once. (coincidentally it was in that same episode when Mozart beat up Daisy and kicked her out of the group). |
Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by attila-the-honeypie: Did you see Mozart's hip bones sticking out?!? Poor Mozart! Oh no! I hope Woopy's okay. I guess that theory was right. Carlos must have been carrying TB. Maybe that's why he died, not the wound. I heard symptoms of TB include swolen lymph nodes, which it looked like he had. I didn't think that that wound looked all that bad to begin with. Attila
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Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by cmeerkat:
Did anyone see this one coming? Three Degrees of Separation? OMG. I had no idea the only three meerkats left in the Starsky were Mozart, Whoopie, and Kinkajou, three females and no males.
I know Carlos died, and I loved him. In my mind I always saw him wearing a little black beret, lover of the Kalahari. It broke my heart to see him dead. It was so hard to see Kinkajou dead also. It made me realize just how fragile these animals are in this hostile environment. Terrible ending for the Starsky.
I don't know who Whoopie is, but she's lost. And Mozart, my favorite, is alone. This program is breaking my heart. I read it's possible Mozart may find a mate. She has always been the caring, gentle one who has remained by the side of a sick or dying meerkat. I want her to live so much and make a family of her own! Do any of the rest of you love Mozart, and how did you feel about this episode? It was very sad for me.
I so agree! If everyone would push for a review of their policy. maybe just maybe they might realize its time to review!!! Starvation is unacceptable! If they use them for profit they should take some responsibility. If they are interacting enough to change collars and weigh theme then they should prevent starvation!! pass along the message and maybe others will say enough! Thanks for listening Victrola 24 |
Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by mod_kelly:
Talk about it here...
mod_kelly your post says animals don`t have rights? Do you have a heart? are you sure you like animals? I hope others that work on the show have a better disposition towards their meal ticket. Wild kingdom didn`t normally interfere. but when they came across one in distress they did do the kind thing. If you can. sad in TN victrola24 |
Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by lordofthepainteddogs: quote: Originally posted by petgirl6: What a sad episode, what's next? it's almost scary to watch the last two episodes. This is down right depressing, all this death.
Too true. Too true.
If you could help with sharing a fact its time their policy was reviewed! They sit around watching and you know it does affect their behavior! If they can change collars thats interfering for the sole purpose of making a buck. Now its time to say starvation is not acceptable! watching while kinkachew starved to death. We should all speak up thank you for loving animals. sad in TN victrola 24 |
Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by elguimo:
Poor Mozart, I've lost count of the number
of tragedies she's experienced; the worst part
I think it's that she always ends up alone. I
really felt bad when she was rejected by her
old family.
I love her too and pray they don`t let her starve to death too! Maybe its time to review policies! giving them a few crumbs won`t change nature! THX victrola 24 |
Junior Member
Registered: 04-18-04
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quote: Originally posted by flatbustedintenn:
i am so proud of myself. i didn't watch tonight and god willing will not watch the reruns tomorrow.. I will not be devistated over this weekend like i will be next week when i watch both of them and cry my eyes out. I have to see mozart one last time. I know i shouldn't watch but i cant help it. I will say bye to her sweet soul and not watch any more after this season. My nerves cant take it no mo...
Death and suffering stinks big time..BOO death
I just read your post and I am so hoping your wrong! Why? Is she going to starve to death too? It seems like they are all going! Maybe the show should review its policy on what is and what is not interfering with nature ! Their presence affects where their paths take. They should not have let kinkachue starve to death. Now mozart too? so sad in tn, victrola 24 |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-22-07
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I am so depressed. I just started watching the show this season. My favorites were Mozart, Flower, and Mitch. I can't believe I got stuck on this show! It's like a soap opera!
Victrola24-
Mozart does not starve to death, but the next episode will be her last.
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-01-07
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I too was so sad to see Kinkajou pass, but at least it was in her sleep. We are so in love with these angels and not being able to help them is so hard.I was really hoping the Wiskers would let Mozart back in, but thats not gonna happen. It looks like in the next show she meets up with a familiar male, so hopfully she wont be alone to long. Good bye sweet angels, God has a wonderful place for all that pass. We love you all  Marci |
Junior Member
Registered: 10-01-07
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Well I just read more on Mozart and if next week is her last show I don't know if I can watch it. Mozart was originaly my Favorite next to Flower. I too was very sad when Flower kicked her out, then her pups were killed, she has been a very strong Little girl and has had her share of bad events. She is a very caring and loving sister. GOD will take good care of her whenever her time comes. Love you always Mozart you and your sisters will live forever in our Hearts. I hope you will be reunited with your Mother and other family. GOD SPeed little Angels |
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Registered: 10-03-07
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All I can say is that this has been a very difficult season to watch, but it is nature in it's rawest. I hate to see bad things happen to animals, but since most of us feel that these creatures are a part of the family, it is so very disturbing to see them hurt or die. Flowers death broke my heart as did Carlos and the others. I get teary eyed everytime you see the bad things. This last episode was heart-wrenching as were so many more. I hate having spoilers where they don't need to be because I really don't want to know what's going on before it happens. I did know about Flower months ago, but decided to be in denial. I have done research on the KMP site so sometimes it's inevitable to find out some of the meerkats demise. I hope I can get through the rest of this season with minimal tears, but that is doubtful. I will always watch MM because it is my favorite show and deals with the reality of this world even as sad as it can be. Hope you all have a great day. Sorry about "the book" I just wrote.
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Junior Member
Registered: 09-28-07
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Im think we all have to realize that as hard as it is to accept, these little creatures are part of a harsh world. In their own way, they have a lot in common with mankind and all living creatures. They are going through trials and tribulations the same as we do in everyday life. Everyone of them is beautiful in their own way. I love them all. I expect that there will be more deaths in the future, but that is to be expected. Kudos to Animal Planet for showing it as it really happens.
I will continue to watch and enjoy the program.
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Junior Member
Registered: 08-19-07
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Am I the only one thats thinks that stupid radio collar is what killed Kinkajou??? Both girls went through the same but she died!! Gee, you think it was the stress of starving and having to carry that stupid thing around her next?? I really am appalled. I am not a scientist but I would think maybe the little guys would be better with a tag under the skin. Don't the do that to sea creatures?  |
Senior Member
Registered: 09-06-07
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quote: quote:
Originally posted by mod_kelly:
Talk about it here...
mod_kelly your post says animals don`t have rights? Do you have a heart? are you sure you like animals? I hope others that work on the show have a better disposition towards their meal ticket. Wild kingdom didn`t normally interfere. but when they came across one in distress they did do the kind thing. If you can. sad in TN victrola24
Whaaat? She never said anything like that! BTW, Thor, that collar did not kill Kinks. It's just like a normal collar and probably weighs next to nothing. Would YOU die from staration any faster if you were wearing a necklace? Kinks was younger and less experienced than Mozart. Also, Carlos was probably carrying TB. It infected the others and led combined with starvation, ended up destroying the group. Kinks probably had it and it sped up her death. Also, if they put a tag under her skin, what would happen if an animal ate her, accidentally ingested the tag, and ended up dying. That would be terrible. At least they can avoid the collar. Attila |
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Registered: 10-02-07
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Dear fjking0076, you wrote an answer to my sadness about Mozart's isolation, and the death of Kinkajou in "Three Degrees of Separation." I will watch Friday's episode. I read a male meerkat will take interest in Mozart. My thrill was knowing she's still alive!
I loved your post:
"..these little creatures are part of a harsh world. In their own way, they have a lot in common with mankind and all living creatures..Everyone of them is beautiful..I love them all...Kudos to Animal Planet for showing it as it really happens. I will continue to watch and enjoy the program."
Kudos to you! I am an animal lover, but I'm aware I could not be a researcher on this project. My human instinct to save these animals would overwhelm my instincts to research them. Can you imagine the emotional impact this must take on the researchers?
I too will continue to watch the program. The lives of these animals have touched my life in ways I never expected. Their society is very complex, and without this research none of us would ever know how intricate, sad, happy, and funny their lives really are. Kudos to Animal Planet indeed! Thank you all!
Carlene
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Junior Member
Registered: 10-24-07
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quote: Originally posted by cmeerkat:
Dear fjking0076, you wrote an answer to my sadness about Mozart's isolation, and the death of Kinkajou in "Three Degrees of Separation." I will watch Friday's episode. I read a male meerkat will take interest in Mozart. My thrill was knowing she's still alive!
I loved your post:
"..these little creatures are part of a harsh world. In their own way, they have a lot in common with mankind and all living creatures..Everyone of them is beautiful..I love them all...Kudos to Animal Planet for showing it as it really happens. I will continue to watch and enjoy the program."
Kudos to you! I am an animal lover, but I'm aware I could not be a researcher on this project. My human instinct to save these animals would overwhelm my instincts to research them. Can you imagine the emotional impact this must take on the researchers?
I too will continue to watch the program. The lives of these animals have touched my life in ways I never expected. Their society is very complex, and without this research none of us would ever know how intricate, sad, happy, and funny their lives really are. Kudos to Animal Planet indeed! Thank you all!
Carlene
I love these little guys, does any know how long will animal planet do this project for?? |
Senior Member
Registered: 09-01-07
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quote: I love these little guys, does any know how long will animal planet do this project for??
I don't know I guess it would depend on the ratings; personally I think that the series should end when the last of the original Whiskers (the ones we met during season 1) is gone. By 'gone' I don't necessarily mean dead, some of them like Zaphod just leave the family to rove and form new families. |
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Registered: 09-10-07
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Mozart has been one of my favorites since the beginning. I felt so sorry for her when Flower evicted her, and she had to abandon her pups to save herself. And, then she gets back into the Whiskers only to be evicted again and have those pups killed. I was so hopeful she would have some happiness when they showed her with a new group. I wasn't angry at Kinkajou when she killed the pups, but I was angry at the way it was portrayed. There was no reason to show her eating the pups or to show that tiny paw. As sad as is, it's actually very common for the dominant female to eat the subordinate's pups. I read a blog written by a man who volunteered with Earthwatch to work at KMP. He was there less than a week when some other volunteers told him they had seen pups being eaten by the dominate female in the group, and then just the next week he saw it happen himself. Meerkats seem like sweet, adorable little creatures, but they live a very harsh life, and that leads to behavior we don't like to see. Don't get me wrong, I love watching them too, but they are wild animals, not cuddly little pets. Having said that, I'd still like to have my own meerkat sanctuary, and save all the hungry and sick ones. |
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