r/Awwducational • u/Critter-Enthusiast • Nov 17 '24

Verified Dik diks cool off on hot days by panting through their noses.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '24

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u/Critter-Enthusiast Nov 17 '24

They are named for the sounds they make lol. Sadly I don’t think the sub lets videos but if you go to the photographers page you can hear it

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u/maybesaydie Nov 17 '24

We allow videos.

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u/hustla-A Nov 17 '24

The dik dik is the only animal that can smoke a cigarette in the rain with its hands tied behind its back

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u/quinn_thomas Nov 17 '24

Huh. Didn’t realize Gonzo was a Dik Dik

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u/Katotina121 Nov 18 '24

Speedy little guys found in Africa?

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u/WaffleFerret Nov 17 '24

Can confirm. My dik dik also does this to cool down.