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Published: 2016-01-10 17:00:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 500; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 8
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Description Photo taken in October, 2015 @ Zoo Dierenrijk, The Netherlands

These two Kirk's Dik-Diks have been at the zoo since the Summer, and share their enclosure with two Vulturine Guneafowl and two Marabou Storks.
There's just something about these small antelopes that makes them such precious animals. Probably the snout

Species: Kirk’s Dik-Dik (Kirks Dikdik)

Latin name: Madoqua Kirkii

Originates from eastern and southwestern Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

… The Kirk’s Dik-dik hooves have rubbery undersides, so they can effectively  travel over rocky terrain.

… Behavioral studies suggests these small ungulates are monogamous.

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joypitgibson [2016-01-10 20:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Ok!!!

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Mouselemur In reply to joypitgibson [2016-01-11 16:58:35 +0000 UTC]

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paleosaur [2016-01-10 17:17:42 +0000 UTC]

that is adorable!
I love it!
Gorgeous shot as always!

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Mouselemur In reply to paleosaur [2016-01-11 16:58:30 +0000 UTC]

They are the cutest antelopes

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paleosaur In reply to Mouselemur [2016-01-11 22:25:20 +0000 UTC]

I know!
I'm more of a bird and reptiles person but, I've always had a heart for ungulates (and any other mammal for that matter, or any animal in general).

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Mouselemur In reply to paleosaur [2016-01-12 20:51:23 +0000 UTC]

I have favorites at times - I started with ducks, then pigs and sharks - my sister with mice, then foxes, but nowadays its all over the place

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paleosaur In reply to Mouselemur [2016-01-13 03:33:26 +0000 UTC]

I've always been a dinosaur person. If I'm being exact.
My avatar kinda shows that! lol  

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Mouselemur In reply to paleosaur [2016-01-13 15:14:27 +0000 UTC]

Dinosaurs are awesome too
I always thought you must really like them, because your name sort of sounds like one (is it a real one?) and yeah, the avatar helps too

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paleosaur In reply to Mouselemur [2016-01-13 15:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Well. Paleosaur isn't a real dinosaur, the names is a play on "Paleontology" and "Dinosaur", it's also my online pseudonym.
 
 

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Mouselemur In reply to paleosaur [2016-01-13 15:44:28 +0000 UTC]

That's so cool

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paleosaur In reply to Mouselemur [2016-01-13 15:51:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
   

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