Greater Kudu
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) 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. Often referred to as the “Grey Ghost of Africa” due to it’s shy nature.
Size: individuals are 3 - 5 feet at the shoulder weighing about 400 lbs for females and 750 for males.
Features: Males and females both have 6 - 10 vertical stripes along their bodies, cheek spots, and a stripe between the eyes, crossing the bridge of their nose called a “chevron”. Only the males have horns that can grown up to 4’ in length and have impressive beards as they mature.
Conservation Status: Least concern but declining with an estimated 300,000 in the wild.
Range: Eastern and Southern Africa
Range area of Greater Kudu in Africa
