Paignton Zoo welcomes new arrivals

Have you ever seen a dik-dik?

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 1st Oct 2021

Paignton Zoo has welcomed three new arrivals.

The tiny antelopes - known as dik-dik - get their name from the noise they make when startled.

The trio can be seen in their new home near Baboon Rock.

A fully grown dik-dik stands at about 40cm tall and weighs around 5kg - making it bigger than a domestic cat but smaller than most breeds of dogs.

Paignton Zoo say they're likely to be quite shy until they settle into their new home, so make sure to look amongst the plants and grasses to spot them.

The dik-dik are part of a European Studbook which aims to ensure that the captive population in European zoos is fit and healthy.

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