Meerca

Meerca Facts

Pronounced: MEER-ka

Discovered: 7th February 2001

Species Day: 18th August

Native Land: Unknown

The Meerca is a furry Neopet that stands on two feet, though it can also balance on its tail if it so desires. It has very short legs, but makes up for this with Neopia's most impressive tail, which is long, thick and flexible. Its ears are large, while its eyes and nose are fairly small. It has two prominent front teeth which can be used for gnawing. Counting its tail, it stands at about 80cm; without taking it into account, the Meerca would probably count as one of the smaller Neopets.

Recent evidence states that Meercas, as with all Neopet species, are incapable of growing natural hair at least on top of their heads (if not more) and use wigs instead modelled after Faeries. However, many examples appear to cast this in doubt.

Meercas seem to exist all over Neopia. They are pranksters with a wicked sense of humour, and their small size and dexterity make it easy for them to hide and move other pets' things. They are very proud of their long tails, and complain about having "bad tail days" where other pets might be concerned about their manes or ruffs. Surprisingly, despite their size, they are not always scavengers in the wild, and some Meercas have learnt to hunt for a living. They do, however, have a fondness for Neopia's most versatile vegetable, the Negg.

The Meerca was the fortieth Neopet to become available. It first appeared on the 7th day of Awakening, Year Three (known outside Neopia as February 7th, 2001). Earlier artwork emphasised the Meerca's tail, with the pet shown as bouncing off the ground. It's possible that its name may have been invented by analogy with the meerkat, a small African mammal from Earth, although the two don't look much alike.

Old Meerca

A Few Famous Meercas

Chuffer Bob is a regular contestant in the game of Cheat! He has a hearty appetite and is often seen tucking into some delicious Neopian treat.
Hermeedjet and Meerouladen together form the infamous Meerca Brothers. They have clashed with the Defenders of Neopia and with Qasalan royalty, but perhaps their most notorious heist was the theft of King Coltzan III's crown shortly after the Sakhmetian monarch passed away.
Perhaps Neopia's most famous Meerca is the star of the Flash game Meerca Chase. This frantic little creature dashes around the game board picking up Neggs, which are then attached to his or her tail to form a long trail. Be careful not to trip over it!
Meuka is covered all over with sticky, gooey mucus. Nobody knows why, but he seems to enjoy terrorising Neopians with his slimy appearance, and stealing their items in Random Events. You can also find him in the game Snot Splatter.
Altador Cup fans can look out for Meerca players Fanetti (Team Haunted Woods) and Gregorio Maille (Team Meridell).