Kudu in the Kruger Park

Tawny-brown to grey-brown coat, marked with white stripes on flanks which vary greatly in shape, size and pattern. V-shaped band on forehead and white spots on cheeks. Manes of long hair extend from the back of the head along the back to the tail, as well as on the lower neck to the belly.

As a browser this species feeds on a wide variety of tree and shrub leaves, favouring fruits, pods, forbs and creepers when available. Succulents such as Spekboom and Aloes are also eaten.
Description from www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_kudu.html

Scanned from original photo (1979) We lived in Johannesburg in the 70s and visited the Kruger Park several times, an unforgettable experience.

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