East African Suni hunting in Tanzania

The Suni is a small, forest-dwelling antelope with a compact body, short legs, and a reddish-brown coat. It has short, slender horns and is known for its elusive nature and ability to hide in dense undergrowth. Although two Suni subspecies occur in Tanzania, both are listed under the SCI record book as East African Suni. This member of the pygmy antelope group of species presents a challenging hunt. They respond well to callers but often remain hidden in thick undergrowth, making a clean shot difficult. Most hunters use either a shotgun or a large-calibre rifle with a solid to minimize hide damage. Suni are listed as a species of least concern by the IUCN.