Kudu is a mammal that generally inhabits shrub woodland and savanna plains. It has a hair covering and can run up to 95km/h (60mph). Kudu which scientific name is tragelaphus strepsiceros grows 0.8-1.2m (31-47in) and weights 120-256kg (265-565lbs). The animal lives 8-14 years in a herd lifestyle. Eats mostly: leaves, herbs, fruit, flowers
Facts about kudus
Name | Kudu |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Life Span | 8-14 years |
Main Prey | Leaves, herbs, fruit, flowers |
Top Speed | 95km/h (60mph) |
Colour | Brown, grey, red |
Diet | Herbivore |
Scientific Name | Tragelaphus strepsiceros |
Type | Mammal |
Family | Bovidae |
Habitat | Shrub woodland and savanna plains |
Size | 0.8-1.2m (31-47in) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Skin Type | Hair |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Genus | Tragelaphus |
Predators | Lions, leopards, wild dogs |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Class | Mammalia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 120-256kg (265-565lbs) |