The strongly developed tapetum lucidium reflects back light from the eyes of this Kirk's Dik-dik. These diminutive antelope live in arid, dense scrub

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The strongly developed tapetum lucidium reflects back light from the eyes of this Kirk's Dik-dik. These diminutive antelope live in arid and dense scrub and are nocturnal in habit. They have a strong pair bond and are territorial

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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