Kirk's Dik-dik
Madoqua kirkii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 316
- Most observed in
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a species of small dik-dik antelope native to Eastern and Southern Africa. It is believed to have six subspecies and possibly a seventh existing in southwest Africa. Dik-diks are herbivores, typically of a fawn color that aids in camouflaging themselves in savannah habitats. It is also capable of reaching speeds up to 42 km/h (26 mph). The lifespan of Kirk's dik-dik in the wild is typically 5 years, but may surpass 10 years. In captivity, males have been known to live up to 16.5 years, while females have lived up to 18.4 years.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Kirk's dik-dik”.