The lesser kudu Tragelaphus imberbis
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The lesser kudu resembles the greater kudu in appearance but is somewhat smaller; the height of the males does not exceed 105 centimeters. Besides, the lesser kudu has shorter horns (with the length of up to 90 cm), lacks a mane and tuft of hair on the throat, and has two white, crescent-like spots on the lower part of its neck. Unlike the greater kudu, the lesser kudu’s range is restricted to Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Somali), where it occurs in dry, hilly, and densely thicketed areas. Lesser kudus live in small groups of 5 or 6 animals, including a male and females with the young. The behaviour of the kudus during resting periods is quite interesting; if predators can attack the herd from one direction while the access from the other one is not possible because of some natural barriers, such as ravine or rock, all the animals lie with their heads looking in the direction of potential danger. When natural barriers are not present, resting kudus would lie, forming a star, so that they could be able to see the surroundings in all directions. The calves always stay in the middle of the herd. Breeding and behaviour characteristics of the lesser kudu are similar to those of the greater kudu.
