Kudu, Forest Antelope in the sub-Sahara
The Kudu is a member of the woodland antelope family, and is usually found in central, eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas, because of declining habitat, the deforestation of their natural habitat, and loss from hunters. The Greater Kudu is one of the most beautiful members of the antelope family. Its corkscrew horns can reach a length of 65 to 70 inches. The female has no horns. The animal can leap obstacles as much as 8 feet high, making them a formidable foe to local farmers who try to fence them out of their maize fields.