Jim Bob(VYM059) was born on November 11, 1999. His birth took place in a meerkat group called, the Young Ones. His mother was Morgause and his father was Keros. Jim Bob's litter-mates were Mary Ellan( VYF060), Douglas(VYM061), Jason(VYM062) and John Boy(VYM063). Jim Bob reached three weeks old and he and his litter-mates left the burrow for the first time. Jim Bob was very dependent of his elders for protection at a very young age. Jim Bob and his litter-mates reached 12 months old or a year to adult meerkats. He was soon ready to