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| | A '''Kudu horn''' is a musical instrument made from the horn of the Kudu antelope. It is mostly seen as in the Western world in its use as a part of the [[Scouting]] movement's [[Wood Badge]] training program which, when blown, signals the start of a Wood Badge training course or activity. A form of it is sometimes used as a shofar in Jewish ceremonies. |
| :''For the jazz record label, see [[CTI Records]]''
| | [[Image:Peter Duncan kudu.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|[[Peter Duncan]], British Chief Scout, sounding kudu August 1, 2007]] |
| :''Kudu is an alternate spelling for kuzu, the Japanese word for the plant [[kudzu]].''
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| | | The Kudu are two species of antelope: |
| [[Image:Kudu Kruger.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Male Greater Kudu]] | |
| [[Image:Greater Kudu 800.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Female Greater Kudu]] | |
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| The '''Kudu''' are two species of antelope: | |
| *Lesser Kudu, ''Tragelaphus imberbis'' | | *Lesser Kudu, ''Tragelaphus imberbis'' |
| *Greater Kudu, ''Tragelaphus strepsiceros'' | | *Greater Kudu, ''Tragelaphus strepsiceros'' |
| | | The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa ''iqudu'', via Afrikaans ''koedoe''. |
| "Kudu": has a symbolic role in Hindu and Buddhist architecture. A decorative motif often carved with a bust-length figure in it as if at a window.
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| == Etymology ==
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| The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from [[isiXhosa]] ''iqudu'', via [[Afrikaans]] ''koedoe''. | |
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| == Habitat ==
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| Lesser Kudus come from the [[savanna]]s near acacia and [[commiphora]] [[bush]]es. They have to rely on thickets for protection, so they are hardly ever seen in the open. While Greater Kudus live in the woodlands and [[bushland]]s.
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| == Behavior ==
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| Like many other animals, male kudus can be found in [[bachelor group]]s, but they are more likely to be widespread. Males do not have great long shows for dominance it is usually quick and peaceful, because one male will give the most lateral show and stand up front and make himself look big. Males only are seen with females in the mating season, and they'll only be in groups of 6-10 with their offspring. Calves grow very quickly and at six months are fairly independent of their mothers.
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| *When pregnant the female will leave the [[herd]] and give birth. They will leave the newborn lying out for 4-5 weeks the longest period of any antelope. Then the calf will start meeting its mother for short periods in times. At 3 or 4 months will be with her constantly. And at about 6 months they will join the group.
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| == Diet ==
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| Kudus are browsers and eat [[leaves]] and [[shoots]] from a variety of [[plants]]. In dry seasons, they eat wild [[watermelon]]s and other fruit for the liquid they provide. The lesser kudu is less dependent on water sources than the greater kudu.
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| == Predators and Threats ==
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| Many [[predator]]s, such as [[big cats]], [[wild dogs]], [[hyena]]s, eagles and [[python]]s [[hunt]] kudu and their young. Kudu numbers are also affected by [[human]]s hunting them for their meat, hides and [[horn]]s, or using their [[habitat]]s for charcoal burning and [[farming]]. Kudus are highly susceptible to the rinderpest virus, and many [[scientist]]s think recurring epidemics of the disease have reduced kudu populations in East Africa.
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| == Use in music ==
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| A Kudu horn is a musical instrument made from the horn of the Kudu antelope. A form of it is sometimes used as a [[shofar]] in Jewish ceremonies. It is mostly seen as in the Western world in its use as a part of the [[Scouting]] movement's [[Wood Badge]] training program which, when blown, signals the start of a Wood Badge training course or activity.
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| == External links ==
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| *[http://www.awf.org/wildlives/146 Kudu: Wildlife summary from the African Wildlife Foundation]
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A Kudu horn is a musical instrument made from the horn of the Kudu antelope. It is mostly seen as in the Western world in its use as a part of the Scouting movement's Wood Badge training program which, when blown, signals the start of a Wood Badge training course or activity. A form of it is sometimes used as a shofar in Jewish ceremonies.
Peter Duncan, British Chief Scout, sounding kudu August 1, 2007
Animal
The Kudu are two species of antelope:
- Lesser Kudu, Tragelaphus imberbis
- Greater Kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros
The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqudu, via Afrikaans koedoe.
