Kudus

Kudus are antelopes that appear in The Lion Guard universe. They live in the Pride Lands.

Appearance
Kudus are members of the antelope family. They have striped light gray fur and two longs horns atop their heads. They also have a ridge of hair running along their back and chest

Information
Mating occurs towards the end of the rainy season for the greater kudu. The male finds a female then stands in front of her and they engage in a neck wrestle. After this the male follows the female around issuing a low pitched call. This mating ritual continues still she allows him to mate with her.

Gestation lasts for 8-9 months meaning the calves are born at the start of the wet season when the grass is at its highest. Normally this is during February or March. Most commonly one calf is born though on rare occasions twins may be born.

For the first two weeks the calf is tucked away somewhere that predators will not be able to find it. After this they roam with the herd for the day until 6 weeks of age. The calf will wean from its mothers milk at 6 months of age.

Male calves remain with the mother in the maternal herd till they are 1½ years of age. Females will remain for longer than this.

Sexual maturity is reached by the greater kudu at 1 to 3 years of age.

TriviaEdit

 * Although no kudus have appeared in the show, a kudus appears in Bunga the Wise (book).