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The distant shouting of a child certainly caught her attention. Instantly alert, Meerkat listened for any hint of distress. But no, she was fairly certain the youngster was merely replying to her own howl. Her lips curved into a smile when the second burst came. She raised her muzzle again and chirped a friendly note akin to, Hi there!

Now where’s your mom and dad? she said quietly to herself in the next breath.