Dikdiks are very unique creatures with pointed, mobile snouts, large ears, round eyes, long hind legs, and short undeveloped tails. The elongated nose is essential for nasal panting (often called breathing), which helps the animal survive harsh, dry temperatures and prevent water loss. All dikdiks have large pre orbital glands right below the inside corner of the eye which secrete dark sticky substances used to mark territory boundaries. Mature dikdiks reach a height of thirty-five to forty-three centimeters. Most females are slightly heavier than males weighing about ten pounds (five kilograms) as adults. A male’s average weight is four kilograms. Their bodies are approximately fifty-five to seventy-seven cm. long with a tail length of four to six centimeters. Only male dikdiks have tiny, sharp horns. Although the dikdik is one of the most beautiful animals to see in Africa, it is very difficult to spot one. They dart in and out of bushes really fast, and do not enjoy human company very much!
@...Lakiamia: I can domesticate anything the size of a cat!! Actually I was looking at web sites and a lot of people keep them like pot belly pigs, but not in the US, illegal I think. Can you believe how small they are?? That’s like.. 13-16 inches. My dog would eat it!
@...KyrusRose: Well, shit, my dog would probably eat it, and she’s just 13″ tall herself!
You know, when I read the name, I’m picturing a line of them walking in the desert while wearing sparkly red robes and singing, “Dikdik…dik-dik-dik dik dik dik…” to the tune of “The Caissons Go Rolling Along.”
Somebody better start doing some explaining!
WTF is that? Is that his nostrils below his eye?
This is surely Satan-spawn in cute-mutant-deer disguise.
Wikipedia page would be appreciated.
I hate Dad for creating this ugly-ass thing. This and the Elephant Seal can go straight to hell.
At first I was all, aww cute. But yea, what’s up with its nostrils? Freaky.
It’s obviously some kind of ant eater chimera KILL IT WITH FIRE
Oh.. my.. GAWD I WANT ONE! O.O;;
What is it???
Hah!
Dikdiks are very unique creatures with pointed, mobile snouts, large ears, round eyes, long hind legs, and short undeveloped tails. The elongated nose is essential for nasal panting (often called breathing), which helps the animal survive harsh, dry temperatures and prevent water loss. All dikdiks have large pre orbital glands right below the inside corner of the eye which secrete dark sticky substances used to mark territory boundaries. Mature dikdiks reach a height of thirty-five to forty-three centimeters. Most females are slightly heavier than males weighing about ten pounds (five kilograms) as adults. A male’s average weight is four kilograms. Their bodies are approximately fifty-five to seventy-seven cm. long with a tail length of four to six centimeters. Only male dikdiks have tiny, sharp horns. Although the dikdik is one of the most beautiful animals to see in Africa, it is very difficult to spot one. They dart in and out of bushes really fast, and do not enjoy human company very much!
Its sooo cute!
I want it…for dinner
@...KyrusRose: Thanks for that! Those things are damn small.
Bite size. Looks like could make a good snack if you could catch one.
“And I shall call you… mid-morning snack”
Ahahaha…. Dick dick.
@...KyrusRose: But do they enjoy long walks on the beach and adapt easily to apartment living?
@...Lakiamia: I can domesticate anything the size of a cat!! Actually I was looking at web sites and a lot of people keep them like pot belly pigs, but not in the US, illegal I think. Can you believe how small they are?? That’s like.. 13-16 inches. My dog would eat it!
@...KyrusRose: Well, shit, my dog would probably eat it, and she’s just 13″ tall herself!
You know, when I read the name, I’m picturing a line of them walking in the desert while wearing sparkly red robes and singing, “Dikdik…dik-dik-dik dik dik dik…” to the tune of “The Caissons Go Rolling Along.”
awww, its so cute!
@...Lakiamia: Hahahahahahaaa