Name: Duiker(red)
Scientific Name: Cephalophus natalensis
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Description
The red forest duiker, Natal duiker, or Natal red duiker is a small antelope found in central to southern Africa. While the red forest duiker is very similar to the common duiker, it is smaller in size and has a distinguishing reddish coloring. Additionally, the red forest duiker favors a denser bush habitat than the common duiker.
Habitat
Red forest duikers reside in forest and dense bush habitats in both mountainous and coastal areas, where surface water is readily available.
Distribution
This species can be found in southeastern Tanzania, Malawi, extreme northeastern Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, southeastern Zimbabwe, and northeast South Africa. Red forest duikers can be found in Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, and Tembe Elephant Park.
Size
Shoulder height of 17 inches, mass of 30 pounds. Both sexes have horns, usually about 2.5" long.