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Greater Kudu

Tragelaphus strepsiceros

Description:

Greater Kudus have a narrow body with long legs, and their coats can range from brown/bluish-grey to reddish-brown. They possess between 4–12 vertical white stripes along their torso.

Habitat:

Thick bushveld, rocky hillsides, dry riverbeds with constant supply of water.

Notes:

The kudu always try to blend in the bushveld and small trees. When spotted, they freeze, as if they are invisible in the trees.

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Moses Kotane Local Municipality, North West, South Africa

Spotted on Jun 14, 2008
Submitted on Mar 25, 2012

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