Dik-dik

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dik-dik

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Madoqua
2. What is the habitat?Bushlands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa
3. How fast can a dik-dik run?Dik-diks can sprint up to 30 miles per hour, using a zig‑zagging walk to make it hard for predators to catch them.
4. Why do dik-diks make high‑pitched whistles?They use these whistles as alarm calls to warn other dik-diks and even other animals that danger is near.

Ungulate: A mammal with hooves, such as antelopes, deer, and cattle.
Preorbital Gland: A scent gland located in front of the eye, used for marking territory and communication.
Monogamous: Forming a long-term pair bond with a single mate.