They stand 12 inches tall and weigh only 2 pounds, but they’re strong enough to kill a cobra and can thrive in Southern Africa’s hot and dry Kalahari Desert. They’re also feisty, lovable and completely entertaining! Yes, I’m talking about meerkats…but not just any group of meerkats!

Meerkat Manor, nature’s greatest docu-soap, is back for an exciting run tonight on Discovery Family Channel at 8pm ET/CT. The 90-minute special, Meerkat Manor: The Monarchy Under Attack, is the second act to Meerkat Manor: The Monarchy Begins, which premiered last Tuesday night.

Narrated by British actor Rupert Graves – Sherlock, anyone? – viewers are exposed to the multifaceted life of a meerkat through a rich series of uniquely relatable characters, imaginative perspectives and creative storylines.

While I can’t share what exactly will happen tonight (it’d be against Whiskers Mob code of conduct), I can say that you won’t want to miss the group’s entertaining escapades! Be sure to tune in tonight at 8pm ET/CT on Discovery Family Channel.