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Madoqua

Madoqua

Madoquas, also known as dik-diks, are small antelopes that are very shy and quick. They have big eyes and a tiny nose, making them super cute and fun to watch in the wild.

Habitat: Savannas

Appearance

The Madoqua is a tiny antelope with a unique, flexible snout and large, dark eyes ringed with white. Its coat is grey-brown on top, fading to cream on its belly, with short, spiky horns only on males. A prominent tuft of hair sits between its ears.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusMadoqua
Madoqua
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Madoqua

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Wow! Each Madoqua pair uses the same special toilet spot for years!

Wow! Madoquas have an extra-long nose that helps them grab tasty leaves!

Wow! Male and female Madoquas pair up for life, always staying together!

Wow! Special scent glands below their eyes help them mark their territory!

Special abilities

Ability

Scenty Sensors

Madoqua has special glands that produce sticky scent, marking territory to communicate with other dik-diks.

Ability

Zig-Zag Escape

Madoqua can run in fast, unpredictable zig-zag patterns, helping them dodge predators in thick bush.

Measurements & details

Length
50-70 cm
Weight
3-7 kg
Lifespan
3-10 years
Top Speed
42 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
170-180 days

Diet & Feeding

A plant-eating expert, Madoqua nibbles on leaves, fruits, and flowers, getting all its water from food!

Primary Foods

  • Leaves
  • Shoots
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Seed Pods

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are primary predators, ambushing Madoqua in dense cover.

eaten by

Black-backed Jackal

Canis mesomelas

Jackals will hunt young or less vigilant Madoqua.

eaten by

Steppe Eagle

Aquila nipalensis

Young Madoqua are sometimes caught by large raptors.

eats

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia tortilis

Madoqua browse on the leaves and pods of various Acacia species.

Traits

Also known as

Dik-dik

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always observe animals from a distance to keep them safe and happy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Madoqua?

50-70 cm

How much does Madoqua weigh?

3-7 kg

How long does Madoqua live?

3-10 years

How fast can Madoqua move?

42 km/h

What does Madoqua eat?

A plant-eating expert, Madoqua nibbles on leaves, fruits, and flowers, getting all its water from food!

Where is Madoqua usually found?

Savannas

How does Madoqua hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Madoqua usually have?

1

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