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Hoofed mammals
Common duiker
Common duiker · Sylvicapra grimmia
Discover the common duiker, a shy animal of dense forests with unique features and fascinating behaviours.
Fact file
- Size
- Adults reach a shoulder height of 70 to 90 cm and weigh between 30 and 50 kg.
- Males and females
- Only male common duikers have horns.
- Sounds
- Their vocalisations consist of quiet alarm calls when they feel threatened.
- Diet
- Common duikers feed mainly on leaves, grasses and fruits.
- Offspring
- The female usually gives birth to a single young.
How to identify Common duiker
The common duiker has a remarkably compact and stocky build. Its colouring ranges from a warm reddish brown to greyish brown tones, allowing it to blend well into its habitat.
It reaches a shoulder height of 70 to 90 cm and a weight of 30 to 50 kg. A distinctive feature is the black stripe on its face, which runs from the muzzle up to eye level.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where Common duiker live
Botswana
South Africa
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