Kirk’s dik-dik is the more common of the two dik-diks found in Kenya. The other is Gunther’s dik-dik, found only in Marsabit National Park and Reserve. Kirk’s dik-dik is commonly seen in Nairobi, Tsavo, Amboseli and Masai Mara reserves. Its name comes from the “zic-zic” call it makes when alarmed. The dik-dik is a tiny antelope, standing only around 35 cm at the shoulder. It is a reddish-brown colour on the back, with lighter flanks and white belly. Size is usually the easiest way to identify a dik-dik, but other telltale marks are the almost lack of a tail and the tuft of dark hair on the forehead. Horns are found on the males only and are so short that they are often lost in the hair tuft. Dik-dik is usually seen singly or in pairs and is often found in exceedingly dry places, it seems they don’t have a great dependence on water. They are territorial creatures, each pair occupying an area around five hectares. They are mainly nocturnal but can be seen grazing in acacia scrub in the early morning and late afternoon. Like so many animals they rest in the heat of the day. The females bear a single offspring twice a year. After six months the young dik-dik reaches sexual maturity and is then driven out of the home territory
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