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The greater kudu is a large African antelope known for its impressive spiral horns and striped coat, making it one of the most visually distinctive wild mammals on the continent. It matters as an important part of African ecosystems and wildlife heritage, and serves as a significant species for conservation efforts and wildlife viewing in regions where it lives.
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Species
Least ConcernGreater Kudu
species
Observations11,211
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- Kudu
- Parent taxon
- Tragelaphus
- Image
- Greater kudu skeleton at MAV-USP.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
Article
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large woodland antelope, found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas due to declining habitat, deforestation, and poaching. The greater kudu is one of two species commonly known as kudu, the other being the lesser kudu, T. imberbis.
Etymology