The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

 

                is a woodland antelope found throuhout eastern and southern africa.

 

         despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in

         most areads, due to a declining habitat, deforestation and poaching.

 

       The greater kudu is one of two species  commonly known as kudu, the other

       being  The lesser kudu.