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Dik-dik
Madoqua kirkii
The dik-dik is a small antelope native to the savannas and shrublands of eastern and southern Africa. Characterized by its diminutive size, elongated snout, and large, dark eyes, this animal is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Dik-diks are highly alert and shy, r…
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- Dik-diks rarely need to drink water, as they obtain most of their moisture from their food.
- Dik-diks get their name from the distinctive alarm calls they make when startled. Their elongated snouts help dissipate heat, an adaptation for their hot habitats. Unlike many other antelope species, only the males grow small, backward-curving horns.
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