Zebra Duiker
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The Zebra Duiker (Cephalophus zebra) is a small antelope found in Ivory Coast, and Liberia.
Zebra Duikers have gold or red-brown coats with distinctive zebra-like stripes, dark markings on their upper legs and russet faces. They grow to 90 centimetres in length, 45 centimetres in height and weigh up to 20 kilogrammes. Their prong-like horns are 4.5 centimetres long in males and only 2.25 centimetres long in females.
Zebra Duikers live in Primary Rainforest where they eat leaves and fruit. They are considered Vulnerable by the IUCN.
[edit] References
- Antelope Specialist Group (1996). Cephalophus zebra. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1c, C1 v2.3)
- Ultimateungulate.com
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