The kudus are two species of antelope of the genus Tragelaphus: The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqudu, viaAfrikaans koedoe. Lesser Kudus come from the savannas near Acacia and Commiphora shrubs. They have to rely on thickets for protection, so they are rarely seen in the open. Their drab brown and striped pelts help to camouflage them in scrub environments. To know more kindly visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kudu