Although they prefer the same trees that are sought after by giraffe, competition between the two species is minimised by feeding at different heights. This beautiful large antelope is the most widely distributed of 20 antelope species in Kruger Park , but is most common in the Central Region where its favourite food plants are found in abundance. A kudu bull displays the longest horns of all the antelope that occur in Kruger.
At the age of nine months a male kudu sports two short horns, which begin to grow and curve with age to form the corkscrew shape typical of mature bulls.
The record length of centimetres is more than twice that recorded for a close relative, the nyala. There have been several observations of jousting kudu bulls interlocking their spiral horns and being unable to disengage. Unable to disentangle their horns or flee, the helpless contestants soon fall prey to predators.
The regal sable, arguably the most beautiful antelope in the Park, has specific habitat requirements that include tall grassland and open woodland. An increase in zebra herds and prolonged drought has caused a considerable decline in sable in recent years. Blue wildebeest favour short grasses and need to drink less than other grazers such as zebra and buffalo.
Click on our Representative to chat or send us an email at: online kurtsafari. English United States. Name Impala [Aepyceros melampus] Appearance The most common of any antelope found in the Kruger National Park and surrounding bushveld areas.
Diet Impala are a combination of grazer and browser, eating both leaves from plants and berries as well as roots and grass. Breeding Impala have a gestation period of about days where after a single calf is born, usually during summer.
Behaviour Impala are herd animals that travel together in their search for food and water. Habitats Impala prefer to live in more wooded areas of the savannah as it provides the most protection for them as well as provides hade for the scorching summer days. Predators Impala are common prey for all the predators in the Kruger National Park. Prev Next. November 3, Leigh-Anne Harber. October 10, Leigh-Anne Harber. October 3, Leigh-Anne Harber.
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