Kirk's Dik Dik
This is the most common Dik Dik in eastern Africa. It is a small and delicate antelope. The elongated nose is a distinctive feature, which serves as a cooling...
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This is the most common Dik Dik in eastern Africa. It is a small and delicate antelope. The elongated nose is a distinctive feature, which serves as a cooling device. They also have extremely sensitive eyesight and hearing, and take cover at the slightest sign of danger.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania, Africa
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Serengeti National Park
Tanzania, Africa
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Pamelabole
March 16, 2020
Aww, thank you....it was such a cool looking animal, with such beautiful eyes!! : )
nina050
March 18, 2020
I'm glad you're posting these pics so I can live my Africa safari vicariously through YOU! :-) Great shot!
BrianBasson
June 11, 2020
Quite different to the Dik Dik's of Southern Africa. Thank you for the explanation accompanying the photo.
Pamelabole
June 11, 2020
I am not familiar with the Southern African Dik Dik...I will have to check it out! Thanks for the kind comment!
Pamelabole
June 30, 2020
Thanks....they are a cute little animals. We were lucky we came upon him in an open space that I could get a shot. : )
Pamelabole
September 20, 2021
Thank you! The sun was reflecting off of his large eyes....so I had to try and capture! : )
marysorberdye
July 26, 2022
One of Gods amazing creatures!~ The details like the hairs in the ears funneling the sound and huge eyes with awesome eyelashes. the nose throws me off but it's like that for a reason. I have spent a good hour and have seen so much beauty!~
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