Kirk's dik-dik

The Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a small antelope native to Eastern Africa and one of four species of dik-dik antelope.[2] It is believed to have six subspecies and possibly a seventh existing in southwest Africa.[3] Dik-diks are herbivores, typically of a fawn color that aids in camouflaging themselves in savannah habitats.[3] According to MacDonald (1985), they are also capable of reaching speeds of up to 42 kilometers per hour.[4] The lifespan of Kirk's dik-dik in the wild is typically 5 years, but may surpass 10 years.[4] In captivity males have been known to live up to 16.5 years, while females have lived up to 18.4 years.[4]
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