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Dik-diks are shy, secretive animals. At sunset and during the night, they browse on leaves, shoots, and buds. They also eat flowers (especially those of the acacia) and fruit, and dig up roots and tubers. They do not need to drink.

Any of several species of tiny antelope, genus Madoqua, found in Africa south of the Sahara in dry areas with scattered brush. Dik-diks are about 60 cm/2 ft long and 35 cm/1.1 ft tall, and are often seen in pairs. Males have short, pointed horns. The dik-dik is so named because of its alarm call.
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