a couple of deer standing on top of a dry grass field

The expansive woodlands of eastern and southern Africa once echoed with the majestic presence of the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), a magnificent woodland antelope. Despite its historical dominance across diverse territories, the population of these graceful creatures has dwindled significantly in many regions. This decline can be attributed to the encroachment of human activities, including deforestation, habitat degradation, and the ominous threat of poaching. Within the realm of kudus, the greater kudu stands alongside its counterpart, the lesser kudu, as a symbol of the challenge