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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The kudu is classified as an ... | antelope |
| Name the two species of kudu. | Lesser Kudu and Greater Kudu |
| Describe the physical appearance of the kudu's coat. | The kudu has a tawny-brown to grey-brown coat, marked with white stripes on flanks which vary greatly in shape, size and pattern. |
| Describe the physical appearance of the kudu's face. | V-shaped band on forehead and white spots on cheeks. |
| Describe the physical appearance of the kudu's mane. | 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. |
| Describe the physical appearance of the kudu bull's horns. | Bulls have massive, long, spiral horns that grow to its full length at the age of six years. |
| True or False: Kudu bulls are much larger than cows. | True. |
| Describe the kudu's spoor in terms of size. | Typically 8 cm to 9 cm long. |
| Describe the kudu's spoor in comparison to those of other animals. | It is similar in length to the Blue Wildebeest’s but not as splayed, and longer and more pointed than the spoor of the Nyala. |