Lesser Kudu
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Lesser Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis
The Lesser Kudu is a shy antelope with beautiful spiral horns. They are excellent jumpers and can leap high to escape from predators.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Lesser Kudu is a slender, reddish-brown antelope with 11-14 narrow white vertical stripes along its body. Males have stunning spiraling horns, while females have none, and both have large, rounded ears with a distinctive white chevron between their eyes.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusTragelaphus
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Their dazzling spiral horns can grow over two feet long, making them quite majestic!
Their super long, rounded ears can swivel to pinpoint tiny sounds!
These shy antelopes can freeze perfectly still to hide from danger!
They get almost all the water they need just by eating leaves!
Special abilities
Ability
Striped Camouflage
Lesser Kudu has a coat with white stripes that helps them blend perfectly into dense bushes and dappled sunlight.
Ability
Agile Escapist
Lesser Kudu can leap and twist quickly because of their muscular legs, helping them escape predators in thick vegetation.
Ability
Keen Hearing
Lesser Kudu has large, swiveling ears that helps them detect even the quietest rustles of approaching danger.
Ability
Water Harvester
Lesser Kudu can survive without drinking water because they get enough moisture from the plants they eat.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 110-140 cm
- Weight
- 50-108 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 210-225 days
Diet & Feeding
They are plant-eaters that enjoy leaves, shoots, and fruits from bushes and trees.
Primary Foods
- leaves
- shoots
- forbs
- fruits
- flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Lion
Panthera leo
Lions hunt adult and young Lesser Kudu.
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Leopards are primary predators of Lesser Kudu.
eaten by
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Hyenas often target young or weakened Lesser Kudu.
depends on
Umbrella thorn acacia
Acacia tortilis
Kudu browse on leaves and shoots of acacia trees.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Admire these animals from a safe distance and never try to approach them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Lesser Kudu?
110-140 cm
How much does Lesser Kudu weigh?
50-108 kg
How long does Lesser Kudu live?
10-15 years
How fast can Lesser Kudu move?
70 km/h
What does Lesser Kudu eat?
They are plant-eaters that enjoy leaves, shoots, and fruits from bushes and trees.
Where is Lesser Kudu usually found?
Forests
How does Lesser Kudu hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Lesser Kudu usually have?
1
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