Kudu / Nyala
Average Mass	Kudu 250 kg (Bull) 180 kg (Cow) Nyala 180 kg (Bull) 62 kg (Cow)
Rowland Ward Minimum Measurement	Kudu 53 7/8” Nyala 27"
Record Measurement	Kudu 73 7/8” Nyala 32 7/8"
Distribution	Kudu Kudu occur principally in the northern and eastern parts of southern Africa Nyala Occurs mainly in the the north-eastern parts of southern Africa but has been introduced to many game farms in South Africa.
Habitat	Kudu The Kudu is an antelope of wooded savannah. In many areas it shows a preference for acacia woodland and rocky hill country. Nyala Restricted to dry savannah woodland and along watercourses. It may be seen grazing in open areas adjacent to bush or tree cover.
Food	Kudu Predominantly a browser, it does occasionally graze. It eats a wider variety of browse than any other of our local antelope eating fruit, seed pods, melons and young grass shoots. Fairly dependent on water. Nyala Principally a browser, eating from wide variety of plants. Fresh grass taken during rains.
Hunting Tips	Kudu Horn tips pointing back usually indicate a young adult. Mature bulls have tips which point up or out. Fairly thick skinned. Bulls are huge and require a good bullet. When hunted in mountainous areas, where long shots are the order, a .300 Magnum is a good choice. Kudu are shy and are most adept at concealment, remaining motionless for long periods when suspicious. When stalking, walk slowly and for short distances, stopping to glass the area carefully. Nyala Thin skinned. Not very tough animal but old bulls are quite heavy. Normally shot at short ranges
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