Seen in Tarangire: Most people go on safari to see the mega fauna but the small fauna is also fun to observe. The Kirk’s dikdik is one of the smallest antelope weighing about 4-6 kg, and is about 30-40 cm high at the shoulder!
Les gens vont en safari pour voir la mégafaune, mais la petite faune est tout aussi amusante à observer. Le dik-dik de Kirk est une très petite antilope, elle pèse environ 4 à 6 kg et mesure environ 30 à 40 cm au garrot!
Another photo I found to give you an idea of scale.
Don’t be fooled though! I’ve seen a photo of a rehabber’s legs where she was absolutely shredded up by one of these guys! Those antlers look very pointy! 🫣
Did you miss seeing the honey possum yesterday?
I thought it was very cute, and the flower it was snacking on looked so strange in a good way, but it didn’t seem to get much attention.
Go check that out if you missed it, I think you’d like it. It’s the only nectar eating mammal besides bats. 🌸