Category:Kudu

Introduction - The Greater Kudu is the second tallest antelope in Africa and the kudu bulls bear long, spiral horns which reach record kudulengths of up to 1.8 m. Horns grow to their full length at the age of six years. Kudus live in small herds comprised of females and their young. During the breeding season the herds are occasionally joined by the normally solitary males.

Despite their large size kudu are surprisingly agile and from a virtual standing start can jump great heights easy clearing game fences of 2m or more.

Diet -As a browser this species feeds o­n a wide variety of tree and shrub leaves, favouring fruits, pods and creepers when available

Colouring - Tawny-brown to grey-brown coat, marked with white stripes o­n flanks which vary greatly in shape, size and pattern. V-shaped band o­n forehead and white spots o­n cheeks. Manes of long hair extend from the back of the head along the back to the tail, as well as o­n the lower neck to the belly.

Size - Bulls are much larger than cows. Bulls can weigh as much as 300 Kg with a shoulder height of 1.4m and cows weigh 210 Kg with a shoulder height of 1.25m.

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