Plural of duiker; a group of small African antelopes that are known for their jumping and hiding abilities.
Dutch plural form of 'duiker,' from 'duiken' meaning 'to dive or duck.' The term was applied to these antelopes by Dutch settlers in South Africa due to the animals' evasive behavior.
Duikers are so secretive that naturalists often find them by looking for their characteristic 'dung middens'—piles they use for toilet spots—rather than spotting the shy animals themselves.
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