Greater kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Key identification features
A very large, tawny brown or brown-grey antelope with white stripes on the body from the back to the belly. Males have large spiraled horns and a fringe of hair running down the neck. HB 190-230 cm. Wt 190-300 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
A social animal found in groups of up to 25 animals. Found in bushland and dense thicket.
Similar species
Lesser kudu males are much smaller and have a dark grey coat. Lesser kudu females generally have more white stripes on the body and have two white marks under the neck which are missing in Greater kudu.
Distribution Map
Historical Distribution Map
References for historical distribution map
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