Dik-dik Babe
Uploaded: July 13, 2011
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.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 250.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S
Tammy Espino July 13, 2011 0
Sweet capture! Have never seen one of these before :) #1392825
Patrick Rouzes
July 15, 2011
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Terry Cervi
July 15, 2011
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Freddy Bland July 15, 2011 0
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!! #9532094Debra R. Harder July 15, 2011 0
I've never seen anything like this, Kathy!! The details, clarity and lighting are outstanding. Truly fascinating! Deb #9532549Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011 0
WTG on this wonderful finalist, Kathy! :-) k #9628250Merna L. Nobile August 25, 2011 0
Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.Phyllis H. Burchett August 25, 2011 0
Congrats on this adorable finalist Kathy! #9629048
Reynaldo D. Reyes
August 26, 2011
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Rona L. Schwarz August 26, 2011 0
Somehow I missed this one earlier, Kathy, but what a touching animal portrait. Hopefully he has gotten a little bigger and is continuing to do well. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9631072Carol L. Fowler August 26, 2011 0
Beautiful Finalist! Congrats #9631165Gina Cormier August 26, 2011 0
Congrats on this wonderful image! #9631458Ellen Hodges August 26, 2011 0
Congrats on a fantastic finalist, Kathy!!! Very best luck!!! #9632180
Patrick Rouzes
August 27, 2011
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Debra R. Harder August 27, 2011 0
So happy to see this beauty again, Kathy! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9637652Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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