There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Heartnosed dik-dik: certainly the smallest antelope extant on Earth... Very cute isn't it ? 30-43 centimeters at the shoulder, 3-5 kilos... this antelope's nose allows it to keep its brain temperature down while the body temperature can rise to as much as 43 degrees Celsius, something that would be fatal for a great majority of mammals.