The greater kudu is considered by many to be the most handsome of the tragelaphine antelopes, which includes the bongo, eland, nyala, bushbuck and sitatunga. The lesser kudu is much smaller, only weighing about 230 pounds.
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Shona Opalstone "Giraffe" Abstract Sculpture
This lovely abstract sculpture is hand carved from a single piece of opal stone by a master Shona* artist.
The sculpture depicts a giraffe in abstract form.
The highly polished stone is beautifully colored and patterned in shades of green, brown and black.
This piece is from Zimbabwe.
Dimensions: 6.75" x 2.25" x 1.25"Weight: 1 lb
Price: SOLD
Swahili Name:Tandala MkubwaScientific Name: Tragelaphus strepsiceros (Greater kudu)
Size: 55 inches (greater kudu)
Weight: 565 pounds (greater kudu)
Lifespan: 7 to 8 years in the wild and up to 23 years in captivity
Habitat: Dense bush or forest
Diet: Herbivorous
Gestation: Up to 9 months (greater kudu)
Predators: leopards, hunting dogs, spotted hyenas, humans