The lesser kudu is a medium-sized bushland antelope, found in East Africa. It is placed in the genus Tragelaphus and family Bovidae. It was first scientifically described by the English zoologist Edward Blyth in 1869. The head-and-body length is typically 110–140 cm. The main predators of the Lesser Kudu are lions, leopards, african wild dogs, hyenas, eagles, pythons and humans. There are no subspecies of the Lesser Kudu. Lifespan for lesser kudu is 10 to 15 years in the wild, and up to 20 years in human care. The lesser kudu exhibits no territorial behaviour, and fights are rare. While females are gregarious, adult males prefer being solitary. No fixed breeding season is seen; births may occur at any time of the year. The lesser kudu inhabits dry, flat, and heavily forested regions. Leopards, lions, wild dogs, hyenas, eagles, and pythons will prey on lesser kudu and their young. Humans also hunt lesser kudu for their meat, hides, and horns. Lesser kudu have large ears and excellent hearing to alert them to the presence of predators.

Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population decreasing) 

Scientific name: Tragelaphus imberbis

Speed: 43 mph (Running)

Mass: 130 – 200 lbs (Male, Adult), 110 – 150 lbs (Female, Adult)

Gestation period: 222 days 

Height: 3 – 3.6 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder)

Family: Bovidae