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Adorable baby antelope is one of the smallest in the world

The calf is native to the grasslands of Eastern Africa.

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A newborn antelope which is one of the smallest in the world has been born in Scotland.

The Kirk’s dik-dik calf was born at Edinburgh Zoo and will measure just 15.7 inches when fully grown.

There are five of the Bambi-like creatures, including parents Noodle and Drax.

Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity named the tiny female youngster Petal.

She can be spotted exploring Edinburgh Zoo’s African Aviary enclosure with her mom, Noodle, by her side.

Kirk’s dik-diks are native to the grasslands of Eastern Africa.

They are one of the smallest species of antelope in the world.

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