The Suni (Nesotragus moschatus) is a small antelope. They are usually reddish brown, darker on their back than their sides and legs. The belly, chin, throat and insides of legs are white. The nostrils are prominent red, and there are black rings around the eyes and above the hooves. Females do not have horns. Suni can make weak barking and whistling sounds.
Suni feed on leaves, fungi, fruits and flowers, and need almost no free water. They are shy, most active at night, and sleep during the day in a shady, sheltered area. They are social but males defend a territory of about three hectares.
Four subspecies are identified, though these are sometimes considered to be independent species including Nesotragus Livingstonianus.
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1971 Antelopes Definitive Series – 20t Livingstone’s Suni
