Kudu?

Most of you probably never heard of a Kudu.

A Kudu is a sub-species of Antelope, which means that they are sort of like cousins or brothers. The Kudu is almost identical to the Antelope. Kudu's are herbivores which means that they rely on plants and vegetables for their source of food.

Kudus can be found near or in woodlands and forests, this is because they rely on their immense agility and speed to quickly jump into the forests or woodlands in order to shake-off or escape predators. Kudu are prone to many other animals such as tigers, lions, cheetahs and other vicious carnivores.

The Kudu live in small herds consisting of the females and their calves. The males tend to be solitary and only come together when mating season starts just after rainy season, where the grass is tall and the newborns will have plenty to eat. The long grass will also help hide the newborns from predators.

Humans have been a help and also a threat to Kudus. Some people tend to find Kudu's easy targets, and are killed for their horns and fur. Some indigenous  cultures and people see the Kudu as a sacred animal and will protect it instead of killing it.

Thank-you for reading and i hope you've learnt a lot about Kudus.