For small antelope like this dik-dik in Kenya, the threat of attack from opportunistic predators is ever-present. Vigilance is key, and a large python is certainly something to look out for. These impressive snakes will target everything from birds and lizards to monkeys, antelope and warthogs. Luckily for this dik-dik, the python moved on once it lost the element of surprise. Snakes are among nature’s most misunderstood creatures, yet they help maintain balance in the wild. This #WorldSnakeDay,

Dik-Dik

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A female Kirk's dikdik has been born at Beekse Bergen. This antelope native to East and Southwest Africa is the smallest of its kind. The Kirk's dik-dik lives in the drier regions of East and Southwest Africa. It prefers dry areas with dense undergrowth, where the dik-dik can hide in case of danger. A calf also hides in the bushes for the first two to three weeks. When startled, they run off in a series of zigzag jumps, emitting a high-pitched sound that sounds like "zik-zik" or "dik-dik". Hence