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Royal Antelope Babe

Dik-dik Babe
There are four species of dik-dik, all native to the grasslands of southern Africa. They’re a kind of miniature antelope, with hooves and (on the males anyway) horns. Dik-diks grow to only a foot or so high at the shoulder, which means they can hide among the grasses, but they prefer places where they can see a fair distance. They’re herbivores that eat leaves, fruit, berries and plant shoots, which provide both sustenance and water.

Their predators are all familiar animals of the savannah: jackals, caracals, leopards, eagles, hyenas. Humans also kill them. The female’s alarm call (“zik-zik” or “dik-dik,” which gave them their name) can warn larger, more desirable game species that it’s time to flee.

Kathy Salerni

Tammy Espino

Sweet capture! Have never seen one of these before :)

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July 13, 2011

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He looks very tiny, Kathy! Lovely tones, textures, clarity & pose captured here, my friend! Beautiful animal portrait!
Good luck with the company!!!

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July 14, 2011

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Oh, how sweet he is! He does look small but hopefully he's doing well. A wonderful shot, Kathy!

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July 14, 2011

Freddy Bland

Such an adorable animal, Kathy! Those eyes are so sweet! Can't imagine how small he is..and this is an excellent image of him!!

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July 15, 2011

Debra R. Harder

I've never seen anything like this, Kathy!! The details, clarity and lighting are outstanding. Truly fascinating! Deb

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July 15, 2011

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

WTG on this wonderful finalist, Kathy! :-) k