They've enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to a string of car insurance commercials - and now it seems that meerkats are turning their attentions to extreme sports.
A wacky new 2011 calendar features the small mammals getting their fur ruffled in exciting pursuits ranging from skydiving to skateboarding.
April sees a spot of rock climbing, June involves bungee jumping and July heads for the water with some surfing.
There is even time for BMX, football and bobsleighing during the spring and autumn months, while the year ends with the meerkats trying their hands at winter sports.