Black-fronted duiker

Description

The black-fronted duiker is a compact,short-necked and active antelope which gets its name from the broad black streak that runs from the nose to its forehead,a feature distinguishing it from its congeners.It has a glossy coat which is deep reddish-mahogany to a lighter orange-chestnut in colour,the hair becoming sparser and darker on the long legs.It has a short tail which is black with a white tip.They have short,pointed horns,measuring 4–12 cm which are carried by both sexes and are used for defence against other duikers and predators.Their elongated hooves appear to be an adaptation to the wet habitats they seem to prefer.It weighs 14–18 kg (31–40 lb) and a shoulder height of 43 cm (17 in).