Origin:
The Damara dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a small antelope native to southern Africa. It is named after the Damaraland region of Namibia, where it is most commonly found. This shy and inconspicuous species inhabits dry areas, scrub savannas and rocky hills.

Specifics:
Appearance: The dik-dik is one of the smallest antelopes, reaching a height of only 30–40 cm at the withers and weighing 4–6 kg. It has soft brown to gray fur, large, prominent eyes with yellowish rings and small horns (only in males).
Behavior: Dik-diks live in pairs for life and are very territorial, marking their territory with a secretion from their frontal glands.
Adaptation: This species can survive without a direct source of water - it obtains the necessary liquid from food, such as leaves, flowers and fruits.

Interesting facts:
Name "dik-dik": The sound they make when fleeing from predators resembles the "dik-dik" chirp, which is where their name comes from.
Camouflage: Dik-diks are very good at camouflage in dense undergrowth, and their small size allows them to easily escape predators.
Long-term pairs: They are known for being monogamous, which is relatively rare among antelopes.
Occurrence:
The Damara dik-dik is found in the dry regions of southern and eastern Africa, mainly in Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. It can only be encountered rarely in Zimbabwe, mainly in private reserves or hunting areas in the drier parts of the country.

Dik-dik hunting:
Hunting the Damara dik-dik is attractive for its miniature size and unique trophy in the form of tiny horns. Hunting is a challenge because these antelopes are very shy, fast and active mainly in the early morning or evening hours. Their hunting is carried out in a regulated manner, with an emphasis on protecting populations and their environment.