tragelaphus strepsiceros

Thân thiện

A tragelaphus strepsiceros stands gracefully among the acacia trees.

Definition

Noun: * Greater Kudu: A large, majestic antelope species native to eastern and southern Africa, characterized by its long, spiral horns (in males), distinctive white vertical stripes on its grey-brown body, and a mane running along its back. It is a specific variety of the kudu antelope.

Usage

• The is known for its impressive leaping ability and shy, elusive nature in the wild.
• While on safari, we were fortunate to spot a male with magnificent spiraled horns.
• Conservation efforts are important for protecting the habitat of .

Advanced Usage

• The scientific name is used in zoological and conservation contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from the lesser kudu ().

Variants and Related Words

• Greater Kudu (n): The common English name for .
• Kudu (n): The general term for antelopes of the genus , which includes both the greater and lesser kudu.
• Tragelaphus (n): The genus name for spiral-horned antelopes including kudus, bushbucks, and nyalas.

Synonyms

• Greater Kudu

Học thuật

Noun

1. a variety of kudu

Từ đồng nghĩa

• greater kudu
• Tragelaphus strepsiceros