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Blue Duiker or Philantomba monticola "Duiker" means "diver" in Afrikaans. When disturbed they will bolt into the bushes. Under their eyes is a scent gland that they use to mark their territories. Blue Duiker,Geotagged,Philantomba monticola,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Blue Duiker or Philantomba monticola

"Duiker" means "diver" in Afrikaans. When disturbed they will bolt into the bushes. Under their eyes is a scent gland that they use to mark their territories.

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Blue duiker is a small forest dwelling duiker found in the Central Africa and southern South Africa.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 17, 2025. Captured Mar 14, 2025 13:52 in 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/128s
  • ISO500
  • 531mm