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.

Kudus tend to keep out of wide, open spaces and their stripes help them blend into the vegetation. They will stand completely motionless to keep themselves hidden, even under the blazing sun. This shields them from their main predators, which are lions, African dogs, and spotted hyenas. They aren't as quick as the other kudu species, the lesser kudu, so rather than escape over open terrain, they'll leap through shrubs and around small trees to shake predators.