Red-flanked duiker

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The red-flanked duiker (Cephalophorus rufilatus) is a species of small antelope found in western and central Africa in countries as far apart as Senegal and Sudan. The red-flanked duiker grows to almost 15 in (38 cm) in height and weighs up to 31 lb (14 kg). It has a russet coat, with greyish-black legs and backs, and white underbellies. It feeds on leaves, fallen fruits, seeds and flowers, and sometimes twigs and shoots. The adults are territorial, living in savannah and lightly wooded habitats, and the females usually produce a single offspring each year. They have lifespans of ten to fifteen years in captivity.

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