Male greater kudu carry spiralled horns that can reach 1.8 metres, making them one of the most striking antelopes in Tanzania. They are shy and often stay in thick bush. Ruaha is one of the best places to see them.
Antelopes
Greater Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
A tall antelope with corkscrew horns and white body stripes.
Size
120-315 kg
Lifespan
7-8 years
Diet
Leaves, shoots, fruit and flowers.
Habitat
Dry woodland and rocky hills.
About the greater kudu
Did you know?
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Only males have horns.
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They can leap over 2-metre fences.
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Kudu are quiet, relying on hearing and camouflage.
When to see it
Gold months are usually the easiest time to find it.
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