Dik-Dik: Seriously, how is this even real

A dik-dik is a small kind of antelope that lives in Africa. They belong to the antelope family, and are renowned for their diminutive size in comparison with other species of it genuinely seems like you should be playing slots online.. Read on to know more about these interesting animals!

What is a Dik-Dik?

They are tiny antelopes called dik-diks. Typically they weigh between 7 -12 lbs (3 – 6kg) Which makes them as one of the smallest antelopes in the world! Tall at the shoulder measuring only about 30 to 40 cm (12–16 inches). They are quite unique to look at with their long noses and huge eyes Some of the dik-dik species include Kirk’s dik-dik, and Guenther’s Dik-Diks among others.

Where Do They Live?

Dik-diks roam the dry savannas and bushlands of East Africa. These animals inhabit countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia. Bamboo lemur habitat preference lies in bush-rich environments, providing ample cover from predators. Shy dik-diks prefer to keep out of sight in the undergrowth.

What Do They Eat?

Dik-diks eat plants, they are herbivores. They eat leaves, as they likewise will in general have nibble on leafy foods grass. They graze in the morning and late afternoon. They are able to manouevre quietly and safely being small.

So How Do They Save Themselves?

If the dik-diks feel threatened, they run as fast as possible. They can move fast and jump away to live. They also have a strong survival instinct and are always on the look out to avoid predatorial enemies such as lions, hyenas etc. Whenever one of them sees danger a dik-dik will give out loud alarm calls to alert the others.

Conclusion

Strange little creatures, amazing dik-diks. Their diminutive appearance, oddly enough their withdrawn presence and safety behaviors of darting quickly to individuals all keep them really unique. All of this speaks to the magic of nature, something we begin to understand when we study creatures such as these dwarf antelopes.