GREATER
KUDU (Species
Fact Sheet)
The Greater Kudu is one of the most beautiful species of antelope in the
world. Native to the bushlands and woodlands of central and southern Africa,
Kudus are browsers that eat the leaves and shoots from a variety of plants.
Males are known for their spectacular, curved horns which can grow as
long as 6 feet. These horns do not prevent kudus from getting around in
their densely wooded habitat; they simply tilt their chins up, laying
their horns flat against their backs, and can then move easily through
the dense vegetation.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.sfzoo.org
www.awf.org
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IMPALA
(Species
Fact Sheet)
The Impala is one of the most agile of
all the antelope species. They range from southern Africa to the northern
limits of East Africa. They weigh 100 to 135lbs. And stand 28 to 36 inches
tall. The males' graceful lyre-shaped horns are 18 to 37 inches long;
the females have no horns. The Impala is typically found at grassland
and woodland edges, usually very close to water.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.oregonzoo.org
www.jaxzoo.org
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AOUDAD(Species
Fact Sheet)
Aoudad have an extraordinary ability
to go without drinking water for long periods of time if necessary, obtaining
all the moisture they need from the vegetation they eat. These sheep live
in small groups comprised of old and young animals of both sexes. They
are expert climbers and can ascend and descend slopes so precipitous that
man can negotiate them only with great difficulty. Consequently, they
are difficult to hunt.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
www.zoofriends.org
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