Natural Bridge Zoo
Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

Habitat: Eastern and Southern Africa

Height: 55 inches at shoulder

Weight: 265 - 565 pounds

Gestation: up to 9 months

Longevity: 7 years in the wild and up to 23 years in captivity

The greater kudu is considered by many to be the most handsome of the tragelaphine antelopes, which includes the bongo, eland, nyala, and bushbuck.

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