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 …

Nov 16, 2016 · A phenomenon, this +- 8 year old, Kudu Cow had ibex shaped horns that started growing backwards with one horn penetrating her neck, causing an infection which would have led to her death. She had female organs and two small internal testes so she never had a calf. Her horns measured 58" & 55" respectively.

kudu, two species of spiral-horned antelopes (tribe Tragelaphini, family Bovidae). The very large greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is common in southern African wildlife reserves.

The Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a woodland antelope found in Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, Greater kudus are sparsely populated in most areas due to declining habitat, deforestation, and poaching.

Jun 15, 2014 · Kudu is often said to be the best tasting game meat in the world and there is plenty available running wild in South Africa. It makes an amazingly tasty meal when prepared and cooked correctly.

the maternal instinct of kudu cows is poor, as mothers do not seek refuge for their calves, forcing the calves to find their own cover - the cow returns for suckling 2-4 times daily but if disturbed may abandon the calf for a day or two resulting high calf mortalities during cold spells

Name Kudu or Greater Kudu [Tragelaphus strepsiceros] Appearance Kudu show strong sexual dimorphism in that bulls bear massive, long, spiral horns which reach record lengths of up to 1.8 m. Horns grow to their full length at the age of six years. Bulls …

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.

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 …