A male greater kudu with moderately developed horns stands looking at the photographer while browsing in Zimbabwe.

Kudu

Zimbabwe, Africa

The greater kudu is one of the largest species of antelope and have a lifespan of 7 to 8 years in the wild. Kudus have stripes and spots on the body, and most have a chevron of white hair between the eyes. Males have long, spiral horns. The greater kudu's horns can be spectacular and can grow as long as 1.8 meters (about 6 feet), making 2-1/2 graceful twists, although this one is not quite that mature. To me, they are one of the most beautiful animals in all of Africa.

Male kudus sometimes form small bachelor groups, but are more commonly solitary and widely dispersed. Dominance between males is usually quickly and peacefully determined by a lateral display in which one male stands sideways in front of the other and makes himself look as large as possible. The largest one wins.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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