The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqhude, via Afrikaans koedoe. Kudu, or koodoo, is the Khoikhoi and seTswana name (Tholo is the Setswana name) for this antelope.

They got their name in English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqhude used commonly in the Afrikaans, a west germanic language spoken in South Africa, Namibia, and even Zimbabwe. Talking about their habitat, the Lesser Kudus belong to the savanna near Acacia and Commiphora shrubs.

The kudu is one of the most spectacular must-see animals for African wildlife lovers. It has been described as one of the most handsome of the antelope family, due to the male’s unique large, corkscrew horns.

2023年7月24日 · Kudu refers to a group of large antelope species belonging to the genus Tragelaphus. Known for their distinctive spiral horns, kudus are highly regarded for their beauty and grace. They inhabit various regions of Africa, from …

2023年8月29日 · There are two species of kudu – the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and the lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis). Though humans could probably have done a better job with the common names (“lesser” is a bit pejorative, is it not?), the monikers accurately capture the size difference between the two.

2021年9月11日 · A large graying brown antelope, a kudu is any of the two species of spiral-horned Bovidae: the lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) of eastern Africa and the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) of eastern and southern Africa.

There are two species of Kudu – the greater and lessser kudu, and while their appearance is similar, greaters are larger than their lesser counterparts. The kudu is part of one of the prettiest genera of antelope. This genus contains the bongo, known for its contributions to drum circles, and its close relatives, the sitatunga, bushbuck and nyala.

The kudu (koedoe in Afrikaans) derived its name directly from the Khoikhoi, and folk lore has it that the name is descriptive of the sound the animal’s hooves makes as it lopes away from any predator or danger.

The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqhude, via Afrikaans koedoe. Kudu, or koodoo, is the Khoikhoi name for this antelope. Tragos (Greek) denotes a he-goat and elaphos (Greek) a deer. Strepho (Greek) means “twist”, and strephis is …

2023年12月2日 · The kudus are two species of antelope of the genus Tragelaphus Lesser kudu, Tragelaphus imberbis, of eastern Africa Greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, of eastern and southern Africa The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18thcentury from isiXhosa iqhude, via Afrikaans koedoe.