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Blue Duiker The smallest of all the antelope family found in central and southern Africa.<br /> The name &#039;Duiker&#039; is Afrikaans for &#039;diver&#039; so named due to their habit of diving into the undergrowth when disturbed. The large slit like glands under their eyes are used for scent marking. Geotagged,Philantomba monticola,South Africa,Winter,antelope,central africa,duiker,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Blue Duiker

The smallest of all the antelope family found in central and southern Africa.
The name 'Duiker' is Afrikaans for 'diver' so named due to their habit of diving into the undergrowth when disturbed. The large slit like glands under their eyes are used for scent marking.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Great find, didn't know a thing about this species, so thanks for the education. Posted 11 years ago
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    Barry
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    Not a species you find photographed very often - Bravo! Posted 8 years ago

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The Blue Duiker

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

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Aug 9, 2014. Captured Aug 8, 2014 15:46 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/160s
  • ISO2500
  • 110mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.