Jentink's duiker

Description

The duiker Jentink ( jentink's duiker Thomas,1892 ),also known as Gidi Gidi- in krio and Kaikulowulei in fines,is a rare species of duiker widespread in forests of ' West Africa.After being discovered and described in 1885,this enigmatic animal has not been sighted for over 50 years,probably because of the reserved life that leads to the dense forests where it lives.130-150 cm long and weighing 55-80 kg,Jentink's cephaloph is easily distinguishable from other cephaloptics due to its characteristic coloration.The head and neck,black,are clearly separated from the hindquarters,gray-gray,from a white band that extends from the shoulders to the top of the front legs.Under each eye there is a large odoriferous gland,which is believed to be used to mark the territory.Both the male and the female possess straight and straight horns,black and facing backwards;with a length of about 20 cm,they are relatively long compared to those of other cephaloptics.