Yesterday I posted the world’s largest rodent. Today, it’s Africa’s smallest antelope. Dik-Diks really are tiny and I only wish I could have captured something in the image to show scale. I’ve mentioned it before, but when they run through the grass, look like oversized rabbits. This is the Kirk’s did-dik, photographed earlier this year in Samburu, Kenya. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/1250th of a second.
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Yesterday I posted the world’s largest rodent. Today, it’s Africa’s smallest antelope. Dik-Diks really are tiny and I only wish I could have captured something in the image to show scale. I’ve mentioned it before, but when they run through the grass, look like oversized rabbits. This is the Kirk’s did-dik, photographed earlier this year in Samburu, Kenya. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/1250th of a second.
Cute,looks like a baby deer.
I don’t think Kirk would appreciate you calling his Dik-Dik’s really tiny. That’s very personal.
I think Kirk has long since left this world, but should I ever run into him, I’ll be sure to use discretion when discussing his Dik-Diks.
Those Ears must be like radar above the grass
Aunt Sue
Where’d it get those BIG brown eyes?
I know. I think the eyes are normal size and the body is so small that it makes them seem even bigger.
great pic. ) is this doe, full grown in this pic. ? )
is doe full grown in this pic. ? )
Thanks Michael. Yes, this is a full grown adult.
One of my faves!
So sweet! You can even see those lush eyelashes surrounding those huge eyes.
Yes, this young lady is especially Bambi-like.