How big is a kudu' s ears?

The greater kudu is the tallest antelope after the eland; males stand 130–150 cm (51–59 inches) but are narrow-bodied, weighing on average 257 kg (567 pounds), with a maximum of 315 kg (694 pounds). Females average 120 cm (47 inches) and 170 kg (370 pounds).

1. How big are kudu horns?
2. How big can a kudu get?
3. How high can kudu jump?
4. What is a kudu favorite food?
5. What is bigger kudu vs Eland?
6. How much is it to shoot a kudu?
7. Are kudu good to eat?
8. How much does a kudu cost?
9. How often does a kudu drink water?
10. How is a kudu horn played?
11. Are kudu nocturnal?
12. Do Kudu jump fences?

How big are kudu horns?

The horns of a mature bull kudu have two and a half twists, and, if straightened, would reach an average length of 120cm. However, they may occasionally have three full twists and the record length is a whopping 187.64cm.

How big can a kudu get?

This is one of the largest species of antelope. Bulls weigh 190–270 kg (420–600 lb), with a maximum of 315 kg (694 lb), and stand up to 160 cm (63 in) tall at the shoulder. The ears of the greater kudu are large and round.

How high can kudu jump?

1. Despite their large size, kudu are accomplished jumpers. They are super agile and can easily jump a height of 2 metres; when stressed they are known to jump as high as 3.5 metres!

What is a kudu favorite food?

Kudus love to feast on fruits.

These antelopes are browsers and eat leaves and shoots from a variety of plants. In dry seasons, they eat wild watermelons and other fruit for the liquid they provide.

What is bigger kudu vs Eland?

The greater kudu is the tallest antelope after the eland; males stand 130–150 cm (51–59 inches) but are narrow-bodied, weighing on average 257 kg (567 pounds), with a maximum of 315 kg (694 pounds). ... Females average 120 cm (47 inches) and 170 kg (370 pounds).

How much is it to shoot a kudu?

Price distribution

The average trophy fee for a Kudu is about $1,500, and after daily rates are added, a dedicated Kudu hunt would start at $2,000 or so. The most expensive adventures are to be found among the much-coveted old-fashioned safaris of Tanzania that may cost in the mid to high five figures.

Are kudu good to eat?

Kudu is often said to be the best tasting game meat in the world and there is plenty available running wild in South Africa. It makes an amazingly tasty meal when prepared and cooked correctly. ... Kudu is a very lean meat making it a great fat-free meal if you are on a diet or feel like eating healthy.

How much does a kudu cost?

The average cost of a Kudu is $1800. A plains game package hunt often includes a Kudu Trophy.

How often does a kudu drink water?

One or two calves are born, and are then hidden for two weeks. Males become self-sufficient at six months; females at one to two years. African greater kudus live 12 to 14 years on the average. Most hunters who hunt kudu in Africa consider this hunt to be at the top of their list of antelope / plains game hunting.

How is a kudu horn played?

In Southern Africa musicians play a horn from a kudu/antelope like a trumpet, making sounds that blare and buzz. The kudu horn is the ancestor of the loud, buzzing South African vuvuzela and is reminiscent of the Jewish ritual ram's horn known as a shofar.

Are kudu nocturnal?

In the wild, the greater kudu only emerges from the forest at night to feed. They are normally active in early morning and evening, but become nocturnal in developed areas. Their preferred habitat includes mixed scrub acacia woodlands and mopane woodlands on lowlands, hills, and mountains.

Do Kudu jump fences?

They can jump a 3 meter fence easily and even 3,5 meters when doing it under stress.