They're rockstars when it comes to beating the African heat.

First, they find a shady spot to sleep in during the hottest part of the day when they would lose valuable water. Second, when they get really hot, dik-diks can pant to pump blood through their weirdly-long nose. This practice helps to cool the blood down before it is pumped back into the body.

Though dik-diks have many predators, their biggest threat is humans.

Dik-diks are hunted for the small bones in their legs and feet that are used to make traditional jewelry. Their skins are often made into suede for gloves.