Kudu
The kudu is one of the most impressive African mammals, even though the animal is relatively little known. What stands out here is its considerable body length of 250 centimetres, with males reaching a body weight of 300 kilograms.
Appearance
Furthermore, a distinctive feature of these animals is their extraordinary coat color, which can range from a light brown to a reddish brown. The long legs are usually lighter in color, with the fur here almost white. On the back of the kudus, there are several thin light stripes that run vertically down the sides. But probably the most striking feature of a kudu are the long twisted horns, which can grow up to 100 centimeters in length. They are slightly curved backward and have a wavy structure.
Habitat
Where is the habitat of the kudus? Since the animals feel most comfortable in bushland or savannas with few trees, they can mainly be found in Southern and East Africa. In the past, they were also distributed in other areas of Africa, but due to hunting by humans and their expansion, the population and thus the habitat of the kudus has declined.
Behavior
What lifestyle does a kudu maintain with its own kind and other animals? To escape the heat of the day, the animals are mainly active during dusk and night, spending most of their time searching for food. During the day, the kudus rest in the shade of trees and bushes and move as little as possible. The main diet of the kudus consists of flowers and young shoots, although they also eat plants that other African mammals avoid due to the taste. The animals live in small groups that travel together through a defined area to find new food for themselves. It is also common to encounter individual kudus; these are usually adult males that only join the group for mating.
