The Greater Kudu, also known as Tragelaphus strepsiceros, is one of the two Tragelaphus species native to the African continent. The other one being the Lesser Kudu or T. imberbis. The name “Kudu” or “Koodoo” is the Khoikhoi name for this type of antelope. Trag (Greek) refers to goat, and elaphos (Greek) … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,1 m, (f) 0,95 m; mass (m) 108 kg, (f) 62 kg. COLOUR: Males shaggy, grey-brown coat; white chevron between eyes; up to 14 faint, narrow vertical stripes on sides. Mane of long, whitish hair from shoulders to rump; bushy tail brown, with a white underside. Lower parts … Read more
Have you ever heard of an antelope that lives in both water and land? If you are wondering if it exists—yes, it does! It is called a Sitatunga. This animal is deemed to be the most aquatic antelope. Read further to know more about the Sitatunga! What is a Sitatunga? The Sitatunga, … Read more