Dik-diks stand about 30–40 centimetres (12–15.5 in) at the shoulder, are 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) long, weigh 3–6 kilograms (6.6–13.2 lb) and can live for up to 10 years. Dik-diks are named for the alarm calls of the females.

May 27, 2024 · Silver dik-dik (Madoqua piacentinii): The smallest of the dik-diks, this species reaches only 30-33 cm (12-13 inches) in height and weighs a scant 2-3 kg (4.5-6.6 pounds). Its name is reflected in the grizzled silvery color of its back and flanks.

The Dik-dik, also known as the Kirk's dik-dik, is a small antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa. Standing at approximately 12-16 inches tall and weighing around 7-15 pounds, they are one of the smallest antelopes in the world.

Dik-dik is considerably smaller in size than other African antelope species. The height of a dik-dik is 50-70 cm and the weight is 3-6 kg. A dik-dik can live approximately 10 years. As mentioned earlier, dik-diks are named for the females’ alarm calls. Dik-diks whistle through their long and tubular snouts to alert others about predators.

Dik-diks are among the smallest antelopes. Kirk’s dik-dik, the largest, stands only 35–45 cm (14–18 inches) tall and weighs 3.8–7.2 kg (8.4–15.8 pounds); females are 0.5–1 kg (1–2 pounds) heavier than males.

Feb 21, 2022 · Mature dik-diks only measure 30-40 cm in height. That’s the length of a standard ruler. During the rainy season, they have to move territories because the grass gets so high they can’t see. Weighing in at only 2-6 kg, they are not much heavier than a Christmas turkey.

A dik-dik, pronounced xylophone, is a small antelope in the genus Madoqua that lives in the bushlands of eastern and southern Africa. Dik-diks stand about 30–40 cm (12–16 in) at the shoulder, are 50–70 cm (20–28 in) long, weigh 3–6 kg (7–16 lb) and can live for up to 10 years.

Sep 8, 2024 · A dik-dik is a small antelope in the genus Madoqua that lives in the bushlands of eastern and southern Africa. Dik-diks stand about 30–40 cm (12–16 in) at the shoulder, are 50–70 cm (20–28 in) long, weigh 3–6 kg (7–16 lb) and can live for up to 10 years.

Günther's dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) is a small elegant antelope that lives in arid zones of East Africa. The name dik-dik comes from a characteristic sound produced by females through their long, tubular snouts when they feel threatened.

Dik-Dik, a slender dwarf antelope found in the dry bushlands of East Africa. It stands about 14 inches (36 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 3.2 kg). The female is usually heavier than the male.