Female and young lesser kudu are reddish brown in color. Males are blue-gray and get darker with age. They have 11-15 vertical white stripes along their back and distinct throat and chest patches. They are found in eastern Africa. Their herds are small, usually 1-3 females with their offspring.
Female associations tend to be exclusive and long-lasting.
A females will leave the group and go into isolation before giving birth. She remains alone for several days. The single calf hides for at least two weeks after birth. The calf bleats when calling its mother. It will remain with its mother's herd for 1-2 years.