Greater kudus are one of the largest antelope species. Males (bulls), can weigh up to 600 pounds and stand a little over 5 feet at the shoulder. Female greater kudus (cows) only weigh up to 450 pounds and stand a little over 3 feet.

Besides the bulls being larger than the females, they are also more vocal and have beards running down their throat.

Both greater kudu sexes have similar coat coloring ranging from grey to reddish-brown, with white stripes along their sides, a darker colored head, and a white strip connecting their eyes.

Male greater kudus are the only ones with horns, which appear between 6-12 months of age. As adults, these horns will twist two and half times, growing to a length of almost four feet if straightened!

The greater kudu is a large antelope located throughout southern and eastern Africa. Unlike most large mammals, the greater kudu prefers settled areas such as woodlands and hills or mountains. They are sometimes found in pastures but only if there are many bushes and shrubbery around as they would otherwise be easy targets for predators.

Foraging for food usually takes place in the morning or late afternoon as greater kudus seek shade and relax under woodlands during the day. They have a vegetarian diet, eating leaves, grass, fruits, roots, and more. Greater kudus can get most of their water from the food they eat but will sometimes travel looking for a watering hole if the vegetation is dry.

Mating season for greater kudus occurs at the end of the rainy season so calves will be born when grass is plentiful. Males will follow a potential female mate around until she accepts one, which can sometimes lead to males sparring. Females will remain pregnant for 8 months before giving birth to usually a single calf. Greater kudu mothers hide their calves for the first month to avoid predation, and calves will be independent after 6 months.