{"id":601325,"date":"2026-08-22T15:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/601325\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:42:29","slug":"man-sings-to-meerkats-and-lulls-them-to-sleep-just-like-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/601325\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Sings to Meerkats and Lulls Them to Sleep Just Like Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"

A man serenaded<\/a> a group of Meerkats<\/a> at a sanctuary, and their response to his music is absolutely precious. <\/p>\n

In a video posted to TikTok<\/a>, Plumes, the viral animal singer<\/a>, visited a local meerkat sanctuary and sang to them. In the video, the singer performed an acoustic version of One Direction\u2019s \u201cMoments\u201d as a pair of tiny, curious meerkats came out to investigate. <\/p>\n

They both trotted towards Plumes and didn\u2019t seem to be afraid when they began to climb all over his legs. One even got close enough to investigate his guitar before he found a comfortable spot on the ground to sleep with his other fellow meerkat friends. Even Plumes was in disbelief by the tender moment and couldn\u2019t believe they felt so comfortable that \u201cthey started falling asleep.\u201d <\/p>\n

People online loved the tender moment between the singer and the meerkats, with users commenting, \u201cSo very Sweet. What a beautiful gift you give to the animals.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cYour voice is so soothing, so I don\u2019t blame them for getting sleepy \ud83e\udd70,\u201d one person wrote, while another said, \u201cthey feel so safe with you \ud83e\udd70.\u201d <\/p>\n

Others loved the way the Meerkats fell asleep on their backs, with another commenter pointing out, \u201cleaving their belly exposed like that [means] they were totally relaxed \ud83d\ude2d.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cMeerkats are notoriously alert when it comes to potential predators,\u201d one user pointed out in the comments. \u201cSo you know they found his presence very soothing.\u201d <\/p>\n

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All about Meerkats and their unusual sleeping habits<\/p>\n

Meerkats are known for their ability to stand upright and look alert at all times, but when it\u2019s time to sleep, they have a more unusual routine. <\/p>\n

According to TreeHugger<\/a>, Meerkats are known to sleep together underground in a separate sleeping chamber. They typically live in groups called \u201cmobs or gangs,\u201d which can include up to 40 Meerkats. They spend most of their time living underground and build a network of chambers in their homes for specific needs, like sleeping. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen meerkats lie down to rest, they do so in heaps, piled on top of each other for warmth,\u201d they explained. \u201cThe matriarch is typically buried deepest in the group, so she gets the best sleep possible.\u201d <\/p>\n

Since they need to stay alert at all times in the wild, Meerkats won\u2019t achieve a deep REM sleep, the way humans do, meaning they\u2019re unlikely to dream. But in the warmer months, they may spread out more and sleep above ground to stay cool and sleep better. <\/p>\n

About the author\"\"<\/p>\n

Athena is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer with an expertise in pets, entertainment, pop culture, lifestyle, and more. She is an experienced pet mom and currently has two twin gray tabby cats that she adores.<\/p>\n