Facts about the Blue Duiker
Blue Duikers are the smallest species of Duiker. (Honolulu Zoo par. 1)
The word "Duiker" comes from the Afrikaans word "Diver" beacuse their shy nature has them diving into cover when startled. (Fun Trivia par. 3)
Duiker meat (including Blue Duiker meat) is one of the most common meats in both (Rural and Urban) African markets. (Microlivestock page 327 par. 1) Duiker meat (including Blue Duiker meat) is a very lean meat with little to no intramuscular fat. (Microlivestock page 329 par. 8)
Duikers are true reminants (meaning the only have a 4-part stomache and produce cud). (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)
Because of Blue Duiker's size, they make a great experimental animal for determining the nutrional values of forages. (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)
In Nigeria, Blue Duiker pelts are used in making karosses (a tradional dress). (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)
The word "Duiker" comes from the Afrikaans word "Diver" beacuse their shy nature has them diving into cover when startled. (Fun Trivia par. 3)
Duiker meat (including Blue Duiker meat) is one of the most common meats in both (Rural and Urban) African markets. (Microlivestock page 327 par. 1) Duiker meat (including Blue Duiker meat) is a very lean meat with little to no intramuscular fat. (Microlivestock page 329 par. 8)
Duikers are true reminants (meaning the only have a 4-part stomache and produce cud). (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)
Because of Blue Duiker's size, they make a great experimental animal for determining the nutrional values of forages. (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)
In Nigeria, Blue Duiker pelts are used in making karosses (a tradional dress). (Microlivestock page 331 par. 1)