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KIRKS DIK-DIK Location: lives in the bushes of East Africa, Angola and Namibia Status: Least Concern Facts:Dik-diks stand 30–40 cm (approx. 12–16 inches) at the shoulder — by comparison, a Miniature Poodle is 11-16” at the shoulder They weigh 3–6 kg (approx. 7-16 pounds) and can live for up to 10 years. Dik-diks are named for the alarm calls of the females, which make a dik-dik, or zik-zik sound. In addition to the female’s alarm call, both the male and female make a shrill whistling sound. These calls often alert a variety of other animals to any disturbance in the area. Consequently, hunters regard dik-diks as a nuisance and have killed great numbers in the past in order to prevent them from scaring away game animals. To prevent overheating while minimizing need for water, the dik-dik has evolved a particular cooling mechanism. Their elongated snouts have bellow-like muscles by which blood is pumped. Airflow and subsequent evaporation cools this blood before it is recirculated to the body. However, this panting is only implemented in extreme conditions—dik-diks can tolerate temperatures of up to 104° Fahrenheit (40 °C) Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik quickwitter: dougstumblr: bunniblargh: (via nostalgicdreams) Dik Dik? Love the eyes

KIRKS DIK-DIK

Location: lives in the bushes of East Africa, Angola and Namibia

Status: Least Concern

Facts:
Dik-diks stand 30–40 cm (approx. 12–16 inches) at the shoulder — by comparison, a Miniature Poodle is 11-16” at the shoulder

They weigh 3–6 kg (approx. 7-16 pounds) and can live for up to 10 years.

Dik-diks are named for the alarm calls of the females, which make a dik-dik, or zik-zik sound. In addition to the female’s alarm call, both the male and female make a shrill whistling sound.

These calls often alert a variety of other animals to any disturbance in the area. Consequently, hunters regard dik-diks as a nuisance and have killed great numbers in the past in order to prevent them from scaring away game animals.

To prevent overheating while minimizing need for water, the dik-dik has evolved a particular cooling mechanism. Their elongated snouts have bellow-like muscles by which blood is pumped. Airflow and subsequent evaporation cools this blood before it is recirculated to the body. However, this panting is only implemented in extreme conditions—dik-diks can tolerate temperatures of up to 104° Fahrenheit (40 °C)

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik

quickwitter:

dougstumblr: bunniblargh: (via nostalgicdreams) Dik Dik? Love the eyes

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