Animal lovers, have you ever heard of the zebra duiker (Cephalophus zebra)? This small ungulate can be found in parts of West Africa, including Liberia. Adults typically weigh up to 44 lbs (20 kg)—no larger than a medium-sized dog! This critter’s diet includes hard-shelled fruits, which it cracks open using a thick bone in its skull. Its signature stripes help it hide from predators, and it is rarely seen in the wild.

Photo: Kispál Attila, CC BY-SA 4.0

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A photo of a foraging zebra duiker. The animal resembles a deer, but is much smaller, with dark stripes on its hindquarters.
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