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Both the greater kudu and its close cousin, the lesser kudu, have stripes and spots on the body, and most have a chevron of white hair between the eyes. ... Although both species are bluish-gray, grayish-brown, or rust color, the lesser kudus have five to six more lateral white stripes, for a total of 11 to 15.
- How many types of kudu are there?
- What is the difference between a greater kudu and a lesser kudu?
- What does a female kudu look like?
- What is the difference between eland and kudu?
- Why do kudu have stripes?
- What is a group of kudu called?
- What is bigger kudu vs Eland?
- What is the most distinct feature of kudu horn instrument?
- How many kudu are there in South Africa?
- What is a kudu favorite food?
- What is a trophy kudu?
- What are a kudu predators?
- What is the classification of kudu horn?
- Is eating eland good?
How many types of kudu are there?
About the amazing and incredible wildlife that surrounds us. The Kudu family consists of two types of Kudu, the greater kudu which is scientifically known as the Tragelaphus strepsicerios, and the lesser kudu known as the tragelaphus imberis.
What is the difference between a greater kudu and a lesser kudu?
The Greater Kudu has a beard along its throat or a white fringe. The Lesser Kudu has more white stripes on its body than the Greater Kudu. ... The Greater Kudu has a white chevron stripe between its eyes. The Lesser Kudu is smaller than the Greater Kudu.
What does a female kudu look like?
Greater kudus have a narrow body with long legs, and their coats can range from brown/bluish grey to reddish brown. They possess between 4 and 12 vertical white stripes along their torso. The head tends to be darker in colour than the rest of the body, and exhibits a small white chevron which runs between the eyes.
What is the difference between eland and kudu?
As nouns the difference between kudu and eland
is that kudu is a large, striped, african antelope of the species (the greater kudu) while eland is a genus of large south african antelope (), valued both for its hide and flesh.
Why do kudu have stripes?
The vertical stripes on their sides provide camouflage in their natural habitat along the edges of forests. To run through thick brush, the males lay their horns on their back. The greater kudu has the ability to leap and clear bushes and fences eight feet high when trying to escape danger.
What is a group of kudu called?
Kudu - a forkl / herd of kudus.
What is bigger kudu vs Eland?
The greater kudu is the tallest antelope after the eland; males stand 130–150 cm (51–59 inches) but are narrow-bodied, weighing on average 257 kg (567 pounds), with a maximum of 315 kg (694 pounds). ... Females average 120 cm (47 inches) and 170 kg (370 pounds).
What is the most distinct feature of kudu horn instrument?
Males have long spiral horns which can grown as long as 72 inches, making 2.5 – 3 graceful twists. These beautifully shaped horns have long been prized in Africa for use as musical instruments, honey containers and symbolic ritual objects.
How many kudu are there in South Africa?
Greater Kudu Conservation Status
With only 118,000 kudus remaining in the wild, kudus have a 'near threatened conservation status' according the African Wildlife Foundation. Hunters shoot them for their hides and/or meat and their horns are a much wanted collectors item.
What is a kudu favorite food?
Kudus love to feast on fruits.
These antelopes are browsers and eat leaves and shoots from a variety of plants. In dry seasons, they eat wild watermelons and other fruit for the liquid they provide. The lesser kudu is less dependent on water sources than the greater kudu.
What is a trophy kudu?
Hunting trophy kudu in Africa is on the top of the list for most plains game hunters. The only antelope that is more sought-after is the impala. The males carry long, spiraled horns that make for a beautiful trophy. ...
What are a kudu predators?
Leopards, lions, wild dogs, hyenas, eagles, and pythons will prey on lesser kudu and their young. Humans also hunt lesser kudu for their meat, hides, and horns. Lesser kudu have large ears and excellent hearing to alert them to the presence of predators.
What is the classification of kudu horn?
The Kudu horn is classified as an Aerophone.
Is eating eland good?
The common Eland can easily get used to the African Environment just like the cattle and it can easily be domesticated. The common Eland offers meat and milk to both the Russians and South Africans. The Female Eland can produce about 7 kilograms of milk in a day and its milk is rich in fats better than that of a cow.
