Meet The Greater Kudu, The African Antelope With Symmetrical Spiral Horns (8 Pics)

Native to south and east Africa, these antelopes are herbivores and can be found in the woodlands foraging for shoots and leaves. Thankfully, they are protected by most countries on the continent so these stunning animals can still be found in large numbers in their territories. Especially in reserves such as the famous Kruger National Park.

But even though these horns could do some damage, the greater kudu is generally not an aggressive animal. Occasionally, males will lock horns—particularly if they are the same size and stature. In these cases, dominance is determined when one male stands sideways to make himself look as big as possible and the other backs off. In the rare case that no one backs down, they can remain locked until they starve to death.