Lesser Kudu

scientific name

tragelaphus imberis

size/weight/height

Weight:
Height: males 40in. at shoulder

adaptations/coloration

Males: deep yellowish gray, two white patches on throat, 11-14 vertical body stripes, horns 3ft long
Females: generally smaller, no horns, generally fawn colored

behavior

mature: males groups of 6-7 or solitary females
family: groups of several cows and calves
mating season: males join females in herd of 20-30
browse in early morning and evening, retreat to brush in heat of day

reproduction/lifespan

Lifespan: 10 - 18 years
Breeding: bulls fight for females, can lock horns and die
Gestation: 7 mo.
Birth: single calf, female leaves herd for birth and keeps calf away for a time

diet

Wild: browse brush
Zoo: pellets, alfalfa, assorted browse

habitat/range

rugged brush or timber-clad hills of eastern Africa

status

not listed

oregon zoo exhibit

none on exhibit

other

can leap almost 10 yards or clear bush 1.5 yards high and 2 yards in diameter

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