There are some episodes where there are romances between different meerkats which is not true

There are wars between different meerkat groups which usually end in a Meerkat being hurt

Other animals pose as a threat to the meerkats from snakes to owls and more

There are some upsetting scenes in the programme at times.

Usually the program has a mildy tense atmosphere with the animals watching for prey, pups being left behind and other things

A significant character of the series is bitten by a poisonous snake trying to protect her pups, and later dies from the venom. This is a very sad moment and people have criticised Animal Planet for not trying to help her.

Another significant character is bitten by another poisonous snake but he survives.