Damara Dik-dik - Nosed up

A Damara Dik-dik, as photographed in the wilds of Africa. Although this photograph leaves much to desire for, it is indicative of the unique snout / nose of this rare and very small antelope species.

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fchristant

Lion

Excellent shot, love the toma haircut! Posted 4 years ago
1. Living Wild
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy ... with the poor lighting conditions, this was the best I could do with these elusively shy animals. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. fchristant
    
    Lion
    
    It looks fine to me :) Posted 4 years ago

The Kirks dik-dik

Kirk's dik-dik is a small antelope found in eastern and southwestern Africa. It grows to 70 cm in length and weighs up to 7 kg when fully grown, standing to a shoulder height of about 35–45 cm . It has a reddish-brown head and a tail that is 3.5–5.5 cm long.

It has a soft, grizzled gray to brown coat and eats a wide range of plants. It has hooves with rubbery undersides, which are effective when travelling over rocky terrain. Newborns are hidden for two to three.. more

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by Living Wild