Duiker
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Duiker
Cephalophinae
Duikers are small antelopes found in forests and dense bushlands. They have short horns and are excellent at hiding from predators.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Duiker is a small to medium-sized antelope with a distinctive hunched back and short, often spiky, horns. Their coats vary widely, from reddish-brown to grey, sometimes with stripes or a yellow-backed saddle. They have large eyes and pointed ears.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusCephalophus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Duikers often follow monkeys to snatch delicious fruit they accidentally drop from trees.
Some duiker species are known to eat insects, eggs, or even small birds!
The tiny Blue Duiker is one of the smallest antelopes in the entire world!
Their short horns are sometimes completely hidden by a furry crest of hair on their head!
Special abilities
Ability
Bush Dive
Duiker can quickly 'dive' into dense vegetation because of their compact body, helping them escape predators.
Ability
Acute Hearing
Duiker has large, pointed ears that help them detect the faintest sounds of predators approaching through thick cover.
Ability
Camouflage Master
Duiker has a varied coat color that helps them blend perfectly into their forest or savanna environment.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 35-75 cm
- Weight
- 4-60 kg
- Lifespan
- 8-15 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 120-210 days
Diet & Feeding
Duikers eat many plants, fruits, seeds, and sometimes even small animals like insects.
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Shoots
- Seeds
- Insects
- Small rodents
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
A primary predator of most duiker species.
eaten by
African Crowned Eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
Hunts smaller duiker species from the air.
eats
Cape Fig
Ficus sur
Duikers enjoy eating the fallen fruits of fig trees.
depends on
Olive Baboon
Papio anubis
Duikers forage for fruit dropped by baboons.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Forest Antelope
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Duikers are timid and will run away from humans. Watch them from a distance to not scare them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Duiker?
35-75 cm
How much does Duiker weigh?
4-60 kg
How long does Duiker live?
8-15 years
How fast can Duiker move?
60 km/h
What does Duiker eat?
Duikers eat many plants, fruits, seeds, and sometimes even small animals like insects.
Where is Duiker usually found?
Forests
How does Duiker hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Duiker usually have?
1
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