Young Kudu
David Shepherd
Young Kudu
Signed Limited Edition of 850
Published 1980
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Like many other antelopes, male kudus can be found in bachelor groups, but they are more likely to be solitary.
Their dominance displays tend not to last long and are generally fairly peaceful, consisting of one male making himself look big by making his hair stand on end.
When males do have a face-off, they will lock their horns in a competition to determine the stronger puller; kudus' necks enlarge during the mating season for this reason.
Sometimes two competing males are unable to unlock their horns and, if unable to disengage, will die of starvation or dehydration.
Males are seen with females only in the mating season, when they join in groups of 5 to 15 kudus, including offspring.
Calves grow very quickly and at six months are fairly independent of their mothers.
When threatened, kudu will often run away rather than fight. Wounded bulls have been known to charge an attacker, hitting the attacker with their sturdy horn base rather than stabbing it.
Wounded females can keep running for many miles without stopping to rest for more than a minute.
They are great kickers and are capable of breaking a wild dog's or jackal's neck or back.
They are good jumpers and can clear a 5-foot fence from a standing start.
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