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Common duiker

(Sylvicapra grimmia)

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Common duikers (also known as grey duikers) are found throughout the park, but are often missed because they are very well camouflaged when they stand still. Their small size also makes it very easy for them to hide. When seen, they often leap away into the tickets. Males have small
dagger-like horns while females don't have horns.

Shoulder height:

±50cm / 19.7in

Weight:

±19kg / 42lbs

Food:

Mostly leaves

Habitat:

A variety of relatively dense habitats

Social behaviour:

Generally alone, but sometimes seen in pairs

Active:

At night and in the early mornings and late afternoons

Sightings:

Common



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How to find common duikers in the Kruger National Park:

Stay at these camps:
Skukuza
Satara

Drive these roads:
S125 gravel road
H4-1 tar road
H1-2 tar road

Top tips:
Look for common duikers in areas that are relatively dense.

They often freeze when first seen and then leap away very quickly.

Don't mistake it with the steenbok, which is more red in colour, or the Sharpe's grysbok, which is darker in colour and has white stripes on its body.

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