Sunday, March 10, 2013

069: Dik-Dik


+Small Antelope that lives in Africa
+Named for the alarm calls of the females
+The black spot beneath their eyes is a gland that produces a sticky secretion that they use to mark their territory with (weird!)
+Herbivores (I knew they would be my friends)
+The Cutest!

 365 Days of Animals
069: Dik-Dik
Pen/Ink/Digital

Posted by Michelle at 3/10/2013 06:31:00 PM

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7 comments:

  1. ClaireMarch 10, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    This is so beautiful!
    You are so talented

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  2. VixieMarch 11, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    awww, super cute! love this one :)

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  3. Lizzie BordelloMarch 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Oh my goodness! This looks like something right out of a Disney cartoon! What a sweetie pie!!

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  4. MichelleMarch 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks ladies :)

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  5. VixieMarch 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Just came across this, thought you might like it: http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2013/03/tiny-dik-dik-antelope-makes-a-big-impact-at-chester-zoo.html - sooooo cute!

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    1. MichelleMarch 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      Gah! So freaking cute!

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    2. VixieMarch 13, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      I know, right? If I go visit her I'll send her your regards :)

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