Perhaps one of their most impressive features is their twisting horns, which only the males possess.
One male has even been recorded as having horns that are 73.87 inches long!
But even though these horns could do some damage, the greater kudu is generally not an aggressive animal.
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Occasionally, males will lock hornsparticularly if they are the same size and stature.
In the rare case that no one backs down, they can remain locked until they starve to death.
They will stand completely motionless to keep themselves hidden, even under the blazing sun.
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This shields them from their main predators, which are lions, African dogs, and spotted hyenas.
Males will usually remain solitary, though as bachelors they can make small groups.
A male will join the herd only during the mating season.
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She’ll then hide her calf in the bush for four to five weeks, returning only to nurse.
The greater kudu grows up quickly, and by six months will be fairly independent.
While the greater kudu is not considered to be under threat, there are still concerns about the species.
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As happens with many animals, their habitat is being eroded as people transform it into farmland.
They can also be targeted by poachers for the meat and horns.
The greater kudu is a large antelope native to eastern and southern Africa.
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