Where does the common duiker live?
The common duiker is a small antelope, the only member of the genus Sylvicapra. It is found everywhere in Africa south of the Sahara, excluding the Horn of Africa and the rainforests of the central and western parts of the continent. Generally, it is found in habitats with sufficient vegetation cover to allow it to hide: savanna and hilly areas, including the fringes of human settlements.
What does the common duiker eat?
It has a wide diet: beyond browsing for leaves, flowers, fruits and tubers, it will also eat insects, frogs, small birds and mammals, and even carrion. Its colouration varies widely over its range: 14 subspecies are described, from chestnut in forested areas of Angola to grizzled grey in northern savannas and light brown shades in arid regions.
Is the common duiker endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern. It grows to about 50 cm in height and generally weighs 12 to 25 kg, with females generally larger and heavier than males. Only the male has horns, which can grow to 11 cm long.
