The greater kudu is the second largest antelope in the world. They can be found in the woodlands of East, Central and Southern Africa. Greater kudus can weigh up to 700 pounds and have a short reddish brown coat with vertical white stripes. Males have large spiral horns that measure up to 5 feet. Their herds are usually broken into male and female groups, with female groups consisting of 10 to 15 related females.
Greater kudu tend to stay mainly in woodland areas and grasslands where cover is more abundant.
Kudus are highly mobile and have large home ranges. They move up and down hillsides and vary their use of areas around the hills to take advantage of seasonal changes in the vegetation they consume. The Jacksonville Zoo is proud to announce a new baby zebra now on exhibit. The baby was born early Wednesday morning, June 6. She is the daughter of Chad and Tusi and weighed 77 pounds at birth.