Meet the animals

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Kudus, Meet The Animals

Meet the Kudus

Kudus are a species of antelope that are originally found in eastern and southern Africa. They are rarely seen in the open, as they prefer to occupy savannah near shrubs and rely on thickets for protection. Kudus have brown and white striped pelts that help them camouflage in their environment.

About the Kudu

Male Kudus have long, spiral horns that can grow as long as 6 feet, making 2.5 graceful twists. Their horns have long been prized in Africa and around the world for use in musical instruments. Besides humans, they are threatened by predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, crocodiles and sometimes pythons, hunt adult or young Kudu.

Height	4-5 feet tall
Weight	130-600 pounds
Diet	Leaves, shoots, fruit
Gestation Period	8-9 months
Life Span	9-10 years
Threats	Natural predators, poaching, habitat loss