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