Definitions
- Referring to a small, shy antelope found in Africa. - Talking about a solitary and elusive animal that prefers to hide in dense vegetation. - Describing a herbivorous mammal with short, spiky horns and reddish-brown fur.
- Referring to a group of herbivorous mammals found in Africa, Asia, and North America. - Talking about a fleet-footed animal with slender legs, long horns, and a lean body. - Describing a grazing animal that feeds on grasses and leaves.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are herbivorous mammals.
- 2Both have slender legs and lean bodies.
- 3Both are found in Africa.
- 4Both are prey animals.
- 5Both have short, spiky horns.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Duikers are smaller than most antelopes.
- 2Habitat: Duikers prefer dense vegetation while antelopes are more adaptable to various habitats.
- 3Behavior: Duikers are solitary and elusive while antelopes often live in herds and are more social.
- 4Appearance: Duikers have reddish-brown fur while antelopes have a variety of coat colors and patterns.
- 5Horns: Duikers have short, spiky horns while antelopes have longer, curved horns.
Remember this!
Duiker and antelope are both herbivorous mammals found in Africa. However, they differ in size, habitat, behavior, appearance, and horns. Duikers are smaller, solitary, and prefer dense vegetation, while antelopes are more adaptable, social, and have a variety of coat colors and patterns.
