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Kirk's dik-dik closeup in Tarangire, Tanzania As the sun was setting on Tarangire NP, we were heading back to the lodge and already pretty close to it. Then we encountered this dik-dik very close to us, in a rare moment of serenity. It is quite uncommon to see them this relaxed. They are a wanted prey and always on high alert using their sensitive sense of smell and hearing. A lovely end of the day. Africa,Kirks dik-dik,Madoqua kirkii,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Kirk's dik-dik closeup in Tarangire, Tanzania

As the sun was setting on Tarangire NP, we were heading back to the lodge and already pretty close to it. Then we encountered this dik-dik very close to us, in a rare moment of serenity. It is quite uncommon to see them this relaxed. They are a wanted prey and always on high alert using their sensitive sense of smell and hearing. A lovely end of the day.

    comments (3)

  1. What a great shot to end the day.
    Posted 11 years ago
    1. Thanks! Posted 11 years ago
  2. Superb kid , Marvelous Capture !! Posted 11 years ago

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Kirk's dik-dik is a small antelope native to Eastern Africa and one of four species of dik-dik antelope. It is believed to have six subspecies and possibly a seventh existing in southwest Africa. Dik-diks are herbivores, typically of a fawn color that aids in camouflaging themselves in savannah habitats.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 27, 2013. Captured Aug 30, 2013 18:04.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO3200
  • 320mm