Yellow-backed duiker

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Yellow-backed duiker
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Cephalophus
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Cephalophus silvicultor

The yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor) is a small antelope. It lives in the dense tropical forests of central Africa. Duikers can grow up to 3 feet in height and weigh up to 175 lbs. They live 10 to 15 years in captivity. A typical yellow-backed duiker's diet consists of bark, shoots, buds, seeds, fruits, fungi, herbs and some small animals.

References[change | change source]

  1. IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (2008). "Cephalophus silvicultor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 16 January 2009.