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Quiz about Smallest Antelope in Africa The Blue Duiker

Smallest Antelope in Africa. The Blue Duiker Quiz

Meet this shy little antelope, you won't regret it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Gandi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
Gandi

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,095

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The blue duiker's diet MOSTLY consists of leaves, shoots and other greenery.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Blue duikers are found in all temperate regions of the world.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The blue duiker (pronounced 'day cur') is found in the southern part of Africa. The word 'duiker' which is Afrikaans/Dutch, means which of the following? Hint

diver

four legged

speckled

mammal

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Question 4 of 10

4. What family group does a blue duiker form? Hint

Adults and young separate

A large herd

Alone or in pairs

No definite grouping

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Question 5 of 10

5. The blue duiker is thus called because he has Hint

Blue ears

Blue tinge to his horns

Blue hooves

Blue tinge to his coat

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where do blue duikers live? Hint

In the desert

Lowland and mountain forest

Near the sea

On rocky mountain slopes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What sound does a blue duiker make? Hint

Barklike sound

Whistling, sneezing call

Coughs loudly

Whispering sigh

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Question 8 of 10

8. The blue duiker has no predators.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The young accompany the adults from the day of birth.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Are blue duiker an endangered species?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The blue duiker's diet MOSTLY consists of leaves, shoots and other greenery.

Answer: True

They follow troops of monkeys and birds to take advantage of any fruit they may drop. They do, however supplement their diet with meat, eating insects and even stalking and eating small rodents or birds. They have a great fondness for ants!

2. Blue duikers are found in all temperate regions of the world.

Answer: False

Blue duikers are found only in Central and Southern Africa.

3. The blue duiker (pronounced 'day cur') is found in the southern part of Africa. The word 'duiker' which is Afrikaans/Dutch, means which of the following?

Answer: diver

He is named 'diver' because of his shy nature which has him diving into cover when startled.

4. What family group does a blue duiker form?

Answer: Alone or in pairs

Bonded pairs patrol their territory and mark them with scent from glands situated in their hooves and also by defecating. They will chase off all intruders and only remain tolerant of their young until these are mature (about one and a half years).

5. The blue duiker is thus called because he has

Answer: Blue tinge to his coat

This duiker has a brown coat with a slight blue tinge and a white underside. He stands around 35cms at shoulder height. They have a glandular slit beneath each eye. They have small, simple conical horns, sometimes absent in the female.

6. Where do blue duikers live?

Answer: Lowland and mountain forest

They live in lowland and mountain riverine forest. They also live in forest patches. Where we live there is a small forest, part of a holiday park adjoining our property and we regularly see the blue duiker following the troops of monkeys that feed in the trees in the early dawn or late evening. Beautiful little creatures.

7. What sound does a blue duiker make?

Answer: Whistling, sneezing call

The mother and young will call to each other with a soft groaning call, males may emit a whistling or sneezing sound to warn of danger.

8. The blue duiker has no predators.

Answer: False

Leopards, small cats, eagles, crocodiles, python, baboon are all common predators. They are also hunted by indigenous people for their meat.

9. The young accompany the adults from the day of birth.

Answer: False

The young will remain hidden away from the female for two to three months. Mostly one young is produced per year, but in heavily hunted areas two or even three young may be born. The young may be born at any time of the year.

10. Are blue duiker an endangered species?

Answer: No

At present they are fairly plentiful, but as our forests diminish and human greed takes over we fear for these beautiful and smallest of all antelopes.

Source: Author Gandi

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