Natal duiker  (Cephalophus natalensis)

Description

This small, stocky antelope has an attractive chestnut-red coat that can, surprisingly, obscure its appearance in the dappled light of the forest. Both male and female Natal duikers have short, straight, backward-sloping horns, hidden amongst a tuft of long and bushy chestnut-black hair (3). The margins of the ears, chin, throat and underside of the tail are white, while the upperside of the tail, ears and muzzle are black (2). The neck turns blue-grey with age and in front of the eyes sits conspicuous long, thin scent glands (3).

left