Even-Toed Ungulates

Question 1

What species of duiker occur in Tai?

Answer 1

Maxwell's duiker
Bay duiker
Ogilby's duiker
Black duiker
Jentink's duiker
Zebra duiker
Yellow-backed duiker

Question 2

What are the distinguishing characteristics of the duikers in Tai?

Answer 2

Maxwell’s duiker - grey-brown, with paler neck, legs and underparts
Zebra duiker - vivid black stripes
Ogilby’s duiker - Orange with a black dorsal line
Black duiker - glossy black, with paler neck, red tufts on horn and swollen nostrils
Yellow-backed duiker - cream coloured patch on back
Bay duiker - red with black dorsal line, black legs and flat head
Jentink’s duiker - black head and neck, white and grey body

Question 3

What other antelope species occur in Tai?

Answer 3

Water chevrotain
Bongo
Bushbuck
Royal antelope

Question 4

What are the differences between the other antelope species of Tai?

Answer 4

Royal antelope - tiny and plain
Water chevrotain - heavily spotted
Bongo - large with stripes on back
Bushbuck - light brown with white spots