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- Why is the zebra duiker endangered?
- How many zebra duikers are in the world?
- How long does a zebra duiker live for?
- How does the zebra duiker protect itself?
- Why are antelopes endangered?
- Do zebras horns?
- What is the difference between a duiker and steenbok?
- What kind of animal is a duiker?
- Do zebras have hooves?
- How many different types of antelope are there?
Why is the zebra duiker endangered?
Zebra duikers are limited to primary forest areas which are currently becoming restricted due to logging and development. Cephalophus zebra is considered threatened due to forest destruction. In areas such as Sierra Leone and the Ivory Coast populations are considered close to extinction (Kingdon, 1997).
How many zebra duikers are in the world?
The zebra duiker has been described as the species least capable of adapting of all West African Duiker species and most likely to become extinct. The wild population is estimated at 28,000 individuals.
How long does a zebra duiker live for?
Life span: 11-13 years in captivity. Zebra duikers breed year-round, conceiving shortly after giving birth.
How does the zebra duiker protect itself?
Zebra duiker is territorial animal. It uses its horns to defend its territory. Evidence of rough fights can be seen on the skin of captured animals (scars).
Why are antelopes endangered?
“Unsustainable harvesting, whether for food or traditional medicine, and human encroachment on their habitat are the main threats facing antelopes,” says Dr Philippe Chardonnet, Co-Chair of the IUCN Antelope Specialist Group.
Do zebras horns?
Unlike antelopes, zebras do not have horns, but they have adapted to use their teeth and hind hoofs to fight with predators or other zebras.
What is the difference between a duiker and steenbok?
Unlike the crouched stance of forest duikers, steenbok carry their heads high and have long legs, with a shoulder height between 45 and 60 cm. ... The male Steenbok have upright, slender horns projecting above the eyes. Conspicuous black, facial glands are situated in front of the large, dark brown eyes.
What kind of animal is a duiker?
duiker, (tribe Cephalophini), any of 17 or 18 species of forest-dwelling antelopes (subfamily Cephalophinae, family Bovidae) found only in Africa.
Do zebras have hooves?
Horses and zebras have hooves.
Members of the Equidae family, including horses and zebras, have a single toe surrounded by a hoof. These are the only group of animals with just one toe. ... Wild horses and zebras hooves are extremely tough and durable.
How many different types of antelope are there?
There are about 90 species of antelope in about 30 genera, of which about 15 species are endangered. These include: addax. bluebuck.
