Duiker (Common Duiker)

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Common Duiker

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Author: Jordan

Keywords: Real Animals, ungulate

Date released: Sept 5, 2005
Current Common Duiker.ZTD dated 22 March 2005

File Size: 469.96 Kb

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Feeding predominantly from dusk until dawn, the gray duiker rests in favourite hiding places in scrub or grass during the day.
Body Length: 80-115 cm / 2.6-3.8 ft.
Shoulder Height: 45-60 cm / 1.5-2 ft.
Tail Length: 10-20 cm / 4-8 in.
Weight: 10-20 kg / 22-44 lb.
The coat is generally pale reddish-brown to grizzled gray, depending on the geographical location. The undersides are whitish, while the muzzle, nose bridge, and forelegs are black. The short tail is black on the top, contrasting sharply with the fluffy white underside. The long, pointed ears are separated by a tuft of hair on the forehead. Females are usually larger than males. The sharply pointed horns are usually found only in males and grow 7-18 cm / 3-7 inches long. The horns are more vertically oriented than in other duiker species, due to the more open habitat.
Gestation Period: 6-7 months.
Young per Birth: 1
Weaning: 2 months.
Sexual Maturity: Females at 8-10 months, males at 12 months.
Life span: Up to 14 years.
After birth, the young lie up in dense cover for a number of weeks.
This small antelope has exceptional speed and stamina, and is usually able to outrun dogs that chase after it. The home ranges of individuals of the same sex rarely overlap. However, there is substantial common land in the ranges of individuals of the opposite sexes. Males are territorial, marking their defended areas with preorbital secretions and attacking other males that intrude. The favourite resting place of these males is a high spot overlooking their territory. In favourable areas there are approximately 2 animals per square kilometer. Juveniles make a loud bleat if caught, which brings the parents running.
Family group: Usually solitary, although pairs are occasionally sighted.
Diet: Tree and bush foliage, fruits, seeds, occasionally carrion.
Created by Jordan, Zoo Tek Designer, 2005
Inspired by the Zoo Tycoon Brains Trust at Zoo Tek

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Additional info:

Common Duiker.ZTD                           uca: 02F4A026 dated 22 March 2005

Results From Configuration Checking:

02f4a026.uca date: Tue Mar 22 13:30:06 2005
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Animal Type: 02F4A026

Common Duiker

Common Duiker
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Savannah; Location: Africa
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 95.
Preferred shelter: Large Lean-to.
Animal can climb objects.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Yellow Fever Tree, Umbrella Thorn Tree
Tall Grass, Sigillaria Tree (DD), Senegal Date Palm (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small
Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-2 with 15 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 30 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
28 Savannah Grass, 2 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
2 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Tall Grass
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 2 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
4 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.