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Shy movement

Hide in stripes.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

1 species

Zebra Duiker (Cephalophus zebra) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Zebra Duiker

Species principle: Bold Concealment

Hide in stripes.

A strong pattern can hide a shy body by breaking it into the forest.

Zebra Duikers have bold dorsal striping and secretive movement in dense West African forest, where patterning helps break up their outline.

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