Image of Kirk's Dik-dik

Description:

Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a small antelope found in eastern and southwestern Africa. It grows to 70 cm (28 in) in length and weighs up to 7 kg (15 lb) when fully grown, standing to a shoulder height of about 3545 cm (1418 in). It has a reddish-brown head and a tail that is 3.55.5 cm (1.42.2 in) long. It has a soft, grizzled gray to brown coat and eats a wide range of plants. It has hooves with rubbery undersides, which are effective when travelling over rocky terrain.