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Greater kudu

Greater kudu
Photo: Museum of Veterinary Anatomy FMVZ USP / Wagner Souza e Silva · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a herbivorous mammal native to Africa.

The greater kudu 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. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Africa
Weight
206 kg
Length
2.2 m
Lifespan
23.5 years
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Greater kudu eat?

The greater kudu is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a Greater kudu?

The greater kudu weighs around 206 kg and measures about 2.2 m.

How long do Greater kudus live?

In the wild, the greater kudu can live up to about 23.5 years.

Where do Greater kudus live?

Greater kudus are found in Africa, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the greater kudu endangered?

The greater kudu is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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