Dik-dik

A dik-dik is a small antelope in the genus Madoqua, native to eastern and southern Africa. Its name imitates its alarm call.

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Antelope: An antelope is a hoofed ruminant in the family Bovidae, native to Africa and parts of Asia. Dik-diks are dwarf antelopes within the diverse bovine family.
Preorbital gland: A preorbital gland is a scent-producing gland near the eye in many hoofed mammals. Dik-diks mark vegetation with secretions from glands near their eyes.
East African savanna: The East African savanna is a tropical grassland and woodland region spanning parts of eastern Africa. Several dik-dik species inhabit its patchwork of scrub and open woodland.
Kirk's dik-dik: Kirk's dik-dik is an East African species of small antelope in the genus Madoqua. It is one of the best-known dik-diks and ranges across eastern Africa.
Klipspringer: The klipspringer is a small African antelope adapted to rocky terrain. It is similarly compact but specializes in cliffs rather than dense scrub.
Ruminant: A ruminant is a mammal that ferments plant food in a specialized stomach and regurgitates cud for further chewing. Their four-chambered stomach extracts nutrients from fibrous leaves.
Territoriality: Territoriality is the defense of an area against members of the same or other species. Mated pairs defend small territories and mark their boundaries.
Southern African savanna: The Southern African savanna is a broad region of grassland, shrubland, and woodland in southern Africa. Kirk's and other dik-diks occur in suitable scrubby habitats here.
Günther's dik-dik: Günther's dik-dik is a small antelope species native to the Horn of Africa and nearby regions. Its arid-region range distinguishes it from several other dik-diks.
Steenbok: The steenbok is a small African antelope that usually lives alone in open habitats. Unlike dik-diks, steenboks are generally solitary and use more open terrain.