MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo announced the birth of a new litter of baby meerkats Thursday. The four meerkat pups were born last month to mom, Poppy, the zoo stated.

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MADISON, Wis. -- The Henry Vilas Zoo introduced some new additions on Thursday. Four meerkat pups were born last month to mom, Poppy, a zoo spokesperson said. This is Poppy's second litter within ...