Greater Kudu

Greater Kudu - Tragelaphus strepsiceros: The Kudu is a species of Antelope. It has been described as the handsomest Antelope in the world. It is a tall animal with spectacular horns, a narrow body with long legs and can weigh as much as 700 pounds. The greater kudu's horns can grow as long as 72 inches, making as many as 2 1/2 graceful twists. Kudus have five to six stripes on their body, and most have a patch of white hair on their forehead with a long main below their neck. Their ears are large, red colored inside. . Greater kudu can be found in bush and thicket cover throughout Namibia. In the rains, greater kudu remain in the thick woodlands. During the dry season they can be found in along the banks of rivers where there is rich vegetation AS with all antelopes they are very fast and agile. They tilt their heads back and can run all out through heavy woodland with little problems, unlike Moose and other heavily antlered animals. The Kudu trophy makes an impressive mount for any African trophy room.