Physical Description
Lesser kudu is a spiral-horned antelope. They range between 90 to 110 cm (35 to 43 in) tall at the shoulder. Females weigh between 50 to 70 kg (110 to 150 lb) and the males between 60 to 90 kg (130 to 200 lb) maximum.
Males are grey-brown while females are chestnut with a lighter coat on their underside. Both have about ten white stripes on their backs and two white tufts on the underside of their necks.
Only male kudus have horns. Horns measure about 70 cm (28 in), and have one twist.
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