We are delighted to introduce the latest member of the RateMyPlacement team – Pipsqueak the meerkat.

I know what you’re thinking, this is part of some elaborate plan to roll out RateMyBasement.com with our marketing campaign fronted by the lovely Pipsqueak and her friends. Incorrect.

As it’s Christmas, we decided that rather than send out sackfulls of cards and presents, we’d donate the money we would have spent to a worthy charitable cause. So, we’ve adopted Pipsqueak from London Zoo (don’t worry, we know that a meerkat is not just for Christmas.)

But the giving doesn’t end there… we’re giving away one ticket to visit Pipsqueak at London Zoo in the New Year! Simply answer the following question, and all correct entries will go into the hat for the ticket. We’ll be announcing the winner in the New Year:

• How old is Pipsqueak? (clue: you can find the answer on the ZSL London Zoo website!)

Send your correct answers to rmp@ratemyplacement.co.uk.

Good luck and Merry Christmas from RateMyPlacement.

“Adopting an animal helps us continue our global conservation work for endangered species. What’s more, as nothing is posted out it’s a great eco-friendly present too.” For more information on adpoting an animal from London Zoo, please click here.