Illustration of kudu
variants
or less commonly koodoo
plural kudu or kudus also koodoo or koodoos
: a large grayish brown African antelope (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) with large annulated spirally twisted horns
also
: a related antelope (T. imberbis)
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The journey is lead by a local Samburu guide who will show participants how to follow the tracks of African iconic animals like kudu or zebra and will set up camp under starry skies As part of the experience, guests will meet with a Samburu tribe and learn about their daily rituals.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Giant East Cape kudu, nyala, waterbuck, and eland are just the start.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
The Aldabra tortoises, giraffes, elephants, kudu, bonobos, coatis and gorillas all headed toward their barns.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Her guiding skills led us to incredible sightings, including a pair of lions chasing a herd of kudu, a pod of hippos sunning themselves, and dozens of elephants enjoying a mud bath.
—Sandra MacGregor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Giant East Cape kudu, nyala, waterbuck, and eland are just the start.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
The Aldabra tortoises, giraffes, elephants, kudu, bonobos, coatis and gorillas all headed toward their barns.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Her guiding skills led us to incredible sightings, including a pair of lions chasing a herd of kudu, a pod of hippos sunning themselves, and dozens of elephants enjoying a mud bath.
—Sandra MacGregor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
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“Kudu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kudu. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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