Damara Dik-dik
Madoqua damarensis
Points
0
per confirmed sighting
Damara Dik-dik.
Madoqua damarensis
Category
mammals
Family
Bovidae
Size
Small antelope, generally around 30–45 cm at the shoulder and roughly 3.5–5.5 kg in published species accounts.
Points
0 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding damara dik-dik in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Dry open woodland and bushland of Namibia and south-western Angola, often on stony ground with sparse grass.
Diet
Selective browser taking leaves, flowers, fruits and other soft browse from shrubs and trees; grasses and herbs become more important in the wet season.
Behaviour
When to look
Mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, with reduced daytime activity in hot conditions.
Where to see it
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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