The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large woodland antelope, found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas due to declining habitat, deforestation, and poaching. [2]

The kudu, "tholo" in the languages of Sepedi, Setswana and Venda, is a tribal totem of the Barolong and Batlhaping people of Botswana and South Africa. In the sport of kudu dung-spitting, contestants spit pellets of kudu dung, with the farthest distance (including the roll

May 27, 2024 · The lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) and the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) are two species known collectively as the kudu. The key differences between a lesser kudu and a greater kudu are habitat, size, appearance, reproduction, and behavior.

The body color of the greater kudu varies from reddish brown to blue-gray, with the darkest individuals found in the southern populations. The color of the males darkens with age. Along its back, the kudu has six to ten stripes.

Jun 7, 2014 · Tragelaphus strepsiceros The striking kudu is one of the largest, and according to many nature lovers one of the most beautiful, of South Africa's antelope. Weighing up to 315kg and standing up to 1.6m high at the shoulder, kudu bulls are considerably bigger than the cows.

Greater kudus prefer thick, brushy areas where their colors and markings help them to be well camouflaged from predators as they feed on the leaves and shoots of low growing woody trees and shrubs. Kudus grow beautiful, long, and spiraled horns …

Most frequent causes of death were infectious diseases (27%) and trauma/accidents (18%); the cause was undetermined in 28% of cases. Nutrition-related disorders were difficult to assess, but results highlight possible nutritional imbalances. This retrospective study represents the first overview of greater kudu mortality in a captive population.

Jun 1, 2016 · The high level of juvenile mortality is consistent with the reports of captive lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) casualties: in this closely related antelope species, 43% of the individuals born at Basle Zoo died before reaching the age of 6 mo and white muscle disease linked with vitamin E and selenium deficiency was the main cause of death ...

The Greater Kudu inhabits broken bushveld, mixed scrub woodland, wooded savannah with 50-80% tree cover, and regenerating abandoned fields and degraded pastures with good cover, with a preference for acacia woodland and mopane bush …

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